| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | Arrested and charged. |
| 2 | Failed to defend self. Gain an Enemy and go to prison. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Became a Fixer at age 26 |
| 3 | The warden takes an interest in your case. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Paroled from prison. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 7 | Switched to Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Henchman |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 10 | Switched to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |