| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Continued as Thief at age 42 |
| 7 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |