| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Thief at age 22 |
| 2 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Returned to Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 8 | Switched to Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 12 | Continued as Barbarian at age 62 |
| 12 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 12 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |