| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |