| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Thief at age 18 |
| 1 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Settler |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Explorer |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |