| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 7 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Returned to Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Settler |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Colonist at age 62 |
| 12 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Colonist at age 66 |
| 13 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |