| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Manager |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | Injured. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Became a Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
| 13 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |