| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Settler |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |