| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 5 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Warrior |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Intern |
| 10 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Amnesia. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |