| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Gain a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |