| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 3 | Switched to Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 5 | Returned to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |