| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Commander |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |