| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Settler |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 5 | Became a Administrator at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Assistant |
| 5 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Clerk |
| 6 | Continued as Administrator at age 38 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 7 | Continued as Administrator at age 42 |
| 7 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Manager |
| 8 | Continued as Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Chief |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Director |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Minister |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |