| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 8 | Became a Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Assistant |
| 8 | Accused of a crime |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Clerk |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Inmate at age 58 |
| 11 | You are moved to a different prison. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Returned to Fixer at age 62 |
| 12 | Vocational Training. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |