| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 5 | Switched to Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 8 | Switched to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 9 | Became a Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Victim of a crime |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
| 13 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Broker at age 70 |
| 14 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 14 | Forced to muster out. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |