| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | You survey an alien world. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 10 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 10 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Continued as Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |