| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 26 |
| 3 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Warrior |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Became a Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Manager |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |