| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Rookie |
| 8 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Continued as Free Trader at age 62 |
| 13 | Continued as Free Trader at age 66 |
| 13 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 13 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 14 | Continued as Free Trader at age 70 |
| 14 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |