| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 | Became a Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 9 | Returned to Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | 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. |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |