| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Good fortune |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew 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. |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 | Returned to Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Severely injured. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |