| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 1 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Good fortune |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 7 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 12 | Continued as Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |