| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 4 | Became a Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 7 | Switched to Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 8 | Returned to Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 9 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 10 | Switched to Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |