| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 7 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a 1st Officer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 13 | Is now a Captain |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |