| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Administrator at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Assistant |
| 2 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Clerk |
| 3 | Continued as Administrator at age 26 |
| 3 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 4 | Continued as Administrator at age 30 |
| 4 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Switched to Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |