| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Rookie |
| 5 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 5 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 38 |
| 6 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 9 | Switched to Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 11 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |