| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 6 | Gain a contact |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 7 | Switched to Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |