| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 5 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 6 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Agent |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 42 |
| 7 | Uncover a major conspiracy against your employers. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 46 |
| 8 | Accused of a crime |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Became a Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |
| 10 | Switched to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Thug at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Paroled from prison. |
| 12 | Became a Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |