| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 8 | Returned to Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |