| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 4 | Became a Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 9 | Switched to Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Injured. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |