| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Manager |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |