| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 | Switched to Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |