| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 1 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Switched to Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |