| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 3 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Major |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 5 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |