| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 2 | Became a Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Manager |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Director |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 10 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Scout |
| 11 | Continued as Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 11 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |