| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Switched to Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Returned to Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Returned to Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |