| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Switched to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 8 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 10 | Became a Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Physician at age 58 |
| 11 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Physician at age 62 |
| 12 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |