| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 8 | Switched to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Switched to Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 11 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 11 | Is now a Ensign |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |