| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 | Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 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 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 10 | Switched to Broker at age 50 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 11 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 12 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 13 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 66 |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |