| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 12 | Returned to Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 13 | Became a Artist at age 66 |
| 13 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |