| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Settler |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 11 | Became a Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |