| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 4 | Became a Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 6 | Returned to Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |