| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 11 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |