| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |