| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 3 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Switched to 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 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 | Became a Thief at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 46 |
| 8 | Uncover a major conspiracy against your employers. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Agent |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 50 |
| 9 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 9 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Corporate Agent |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |