| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Technician |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Craftsman |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 8 | Became a Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 12 | Became a Surveyor at age 62 |
| 12 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |