| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Gain a contact. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 7 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 8 | Switched to Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |