| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Switched to Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Commander |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |