| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Warrior |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |