| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 7 | Returned to Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Broker at age 70 |
| 14 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Moved to a new world. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |