| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Switched to Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 5 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |