| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 1 | Forced to muster out. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Entered Marine Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 3 | Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 3 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 7 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 8 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Corporate at age 50 |
| 10 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 11 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Manager |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 58 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 13 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |