| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Pirate at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Lackey |
| 5 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Henchman |
| 6 | Continued as Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Pirate |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |