| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Technician |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a 1st Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |