| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 3 | Became a Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |