| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Became a Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Returned to Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |