| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 3 | Became a Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Victim of a crime |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |