| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Became a Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 10 | Is now a Ensign |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |