| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 3 | Became a Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |