| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Became a Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Technician |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 8 | Became a Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Thief at age 50 |
| 9 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Thief at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |