| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 2 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 3 | Switched to Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 | Returned to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |