| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 46 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |