| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Widely recognized. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Switched to Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 6 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 7 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 | Switched to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Inmate at age 46 |
| 9 | Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Thug at age 50 |
| 10 | You gain a new Rival among the inmates or guards. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Thug at age 54 |
| 11 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |