| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You survey an alien world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You survey an alien world. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Switched to Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Manager |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |