| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Switched to Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 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 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Corporal |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |