| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 2 | Became a Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 5 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Corporate Agent |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |