| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |