| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 2 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Manager |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 10 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 11 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |