| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 2 | Became a Thief at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 6 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 10 | Became a Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Assistant |
| 10 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Clerk |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Manager |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Administrator at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |