| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 8 | Became a Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 11 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 12 | Switched to Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 12 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 13 | Continued as Scavenger at age 66 |
| 13 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |