| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Drafted into Scout |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 10 | Became a Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 10 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 10 | Political manoeuvrings usurp your position. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 11 | Returned to Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 12 | Continued as Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |