| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Settler |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Explorer |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 7 | Switched to Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Intern |
| 11 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |