| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 4 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | You are ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against your conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Switched to Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 | Became a Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |