| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Drafted into Navy |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 7 | Became a Administrator at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Assistant |
| 7 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Clerk |
| 8 | Continued as Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Manager |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Chief |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |