| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Switched to Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 7 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 10 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |