| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian 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 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Switched to Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 5 | Switched to Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |