Term | History |
1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
1 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
2 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
3 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
4 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
6 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
7 | Is now a Crewman |
7 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
7 | Is now a Ensign |
7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
8 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
9 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
10 | Is now a Commander |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
11 | Retired at age 58 |
11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |