| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Switched to Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Warrior |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 8 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 12 | Became a Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |