| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Drafted into Scout |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 7 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 8 | Switched to Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |