| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Returned to 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 Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | You survey an alien world. |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 10 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 10 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | You survey an alien world. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |