| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Technician |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Craftsman |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 12 | Became a Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 13 | Became a Courier at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Is now a Scout |
| 14 | Continued as Courier at age 70 |
| 14 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 14 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |