| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | You survey an alien world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Retired at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |