| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Switched to Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 9 | Became a Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 9 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
| 13 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Broker at age 70 |
| 14 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |