| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 7 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 8 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Manager |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 9 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 10 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 12 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 62 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Moved to a new world. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |