| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Became a Enforcer at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |