| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |