| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |