| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | Political manoeuvrings usurp your position. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Switched to Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Returned to Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Settler |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |