| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 5 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Accused of a crime |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Became a Thug at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Switched to Inmate at age 62 |
| 12 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |