| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Pirate at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Lackey |
| 3 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Henchman |
| 4 | Continued as Pirate at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Commander |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 6 |
| 9 | Is now a Admiral |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 12 | Became a Barbarian at age 62 |
| 12 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |