| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Become leader in social movement. |
| 1 | Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 2 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 3 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 4 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 6 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | Became a Free Trader at age 54 |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 12 | Switched to Flight at age 58 |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |