| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 9 | Became a Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Technician |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Worker at age 62 |
| 12 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |