| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Technician |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Craftsman |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 8 | Became a Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |