| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 3 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 | Switched to Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |