| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 10 | Switched to Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 11 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Agent |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 62 |
| 12 | Uncover a major conspiracy against your employers. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 13 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 66 |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 70 |
| 14 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |