| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 7 | Returned to Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |