| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 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 Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Switched to Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Switched to Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Warrior |
| 9 | Became a Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Marine |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 10 | Returned to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 11 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Continued as Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Is now a Crewman |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Is now a Senior Crewman |