| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Accused of a crime |
| 6 | Became a Thug at age 38 |
| 6 | Joined a prison gang |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Paroled from prison. |
| 7 | Switched to Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Returned to Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |