| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Accused of a crime |
| 5 | Became a Fixer at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Continued as Fixer at age 38 |
| 6 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Thug at age 42 |
| 7 | The warden takes an interest in your case. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Paroled from prison. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Contact with Government. |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Field Researcher at age 62 |
| 12 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 70 |
| 14 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |