| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Switched to Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |