| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |