| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 11 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |