| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Good fortune |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a 1st Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 8 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 9 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 70 |
| 14 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 14 | Forced to muster out. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |