| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 10 | Became a Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 12 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |