| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Settler |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 10 | Became a Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
| 13 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Broker at age 70 |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |