| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 4 | Became a Intelligence at age 30 |
| 4 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Drafted into Scout |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |