| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |