| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Gain a contact. |
| 4 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 | Is now a Ensign |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 | Switched to Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Commander |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 50 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |