| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. |
| 5 | Became a Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Settler |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |