| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |