| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 2 | Became a Thief at age 22 |
| 2 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 3 | Switched to Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Became a Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Find valuable salvage. |