| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Widely recognized. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Switched to Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Became a Thug at age 70 |
| 14 | Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Switched to Fixer at age 74 |
| 15 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |