| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Agent |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 7 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. |
| 10 | Became a Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |