| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 7 | Switched to Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 9 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 10 | Became a Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |