| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Captain |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Admiral |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 7 |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |