| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Technician |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Commander |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |