| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Commander |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Admiral |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Victim of a crime |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |