| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Switched to Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 8 | Became a Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Assistant |
| 8 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Clerk |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Manager |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Chief |
| 12 | Continued as Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Director |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Administrator at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |