| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Administrator at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Assistant |
| 1 | Injured. |
| 2 | Became a Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | 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. |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 6 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 8 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Rookie |
| 8 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 9 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |