| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 7 | Became a Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |