| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 3 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 26 |
| 3 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Agent |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 1 contacts. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |