| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Returned to Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Returned to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Victim of a crime |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |