| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Switched to Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Good fortune |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 13 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 14 | Gain a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 74 |
| 15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 15 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |