| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 3 | Became a Pirate at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Lackey |
| 3 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Returned to Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Private |
| 7 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 8 | Became a Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 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 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |