| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Lackey |
| 2 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Henchman |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Pirate |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 10 | Returned to Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |