| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 5 | Became a Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 8 | Continued as Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 10 | Became a Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Moved to a new world. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |