| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 11 | Switched to Thief at age 58 |
| 11 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Returned to Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |