| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Rookie |
| 1 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 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 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Good fortune |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 6 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 7 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |