| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 4 | Switched to Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 6 | Became a Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Assistant |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Clerk |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |