| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Switched to Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Switched to Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Intern |
| 11 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |