| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Free Trader at age 66 |
| 13 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |