| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 3 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Thief at age 42 |
| 7 | Arrested and charged. |
| 7 | Hired a lawyer to beat the charges. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |