| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 9 | Switched to Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |