| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Rookie |
| 1 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 6 | Switched to Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 7 | Returned to Thief at age 42 |
| 7 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Thief at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |