| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | You are ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against your conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Manager |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Artist at age 62 |
| 12 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 12 | Gain a contact |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Artist at age 66 |
| 13 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |