| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Manager |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Director |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 9 | Became a Enforcer at age 50 |
| 9 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Enforcer at age 54 |
| 10 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Enforcer |
| 11 | Switched to Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |