| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 6 | Switched to Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 1 contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Detective |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |