| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 5 | Returned to Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Returned to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Commander |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |