| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 3 | Switched to Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Returned to Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Continued as Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Technician |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |