| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Graduated with honors at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 | Became a Enforcer at age 26 |
| 4 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Enforcer |
| 5 | Returned to Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 6 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 8 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a 1st Officer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 11 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Captain |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 62 |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Moved to a new world. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Victim of a crime |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |