| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader 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 Trader |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Became a Thief at age 50 |
| 9 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 10 | Became a Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Became a Infantry at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Private |
| 11 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 12 | Became a Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 12 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 13 | Continued as Flight at age 66 |
| 13 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |