| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Injured. |
| 4 | Switched to Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Amnesia. |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You survey an alien world. |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 11 | Returned to Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |