| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 4 | Became a Pirate at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Lackey |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Accused of a crime |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |