| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |