| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Technician |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Craftsman |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 9 | Became a Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Physician at age 62 |
| 12 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Physician at age 66 |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |