| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 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. |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 7 | Switched to Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 10 | Is now a Ensign |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |