| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 2 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 4 | Returned to Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 11 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |