| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Famous Performer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |