| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 5 | Became a Pirate at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Lackey |
| 5 | Arrested |
| 6 | Became a Thug at age 38 |
| 6 | You are moved to a lower security prison. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Paroled from prison. |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 10 | Returned to Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 13 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 70 |
| 14 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 14 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 14 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 74 |
| 15 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 15 | Forced to muster out. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |