| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Good fortune |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Victim of a crime |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | You survey an alien world. |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Senior Crewman |