| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 3 | Switched to Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Returned to Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Drafted into Marine |
| 7 | Became a Ground Assault at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Commissioned in Marine/Ground Assault |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Promoted to Ground Assault officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Captain |
| 8 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Commander |
| 12 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Captain |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |