| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 8 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 11 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 58 |
| 11 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |