| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 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 learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Explorer |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 8 |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Thief at age 50 |
| 9 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Thief at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Thief at age 58 |
| 11 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |