| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Drive (Mole) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 4 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 4 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 7 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |