| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Switched to Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 12 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Commander |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Flight at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Captain |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |