| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 9 | Became a Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Intern |
| 9 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |