| 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 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Switched to Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 4 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 5 | Became a Intelligence at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 5 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Agent |
| 6 | Continued as Intelligence at age 38 |
| 6 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 6 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 7 | Continued as Intelligence at age 42 |
| 7 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 1 contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Intelligence at age 46 |
| 8 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Special Agent |
| 9 | Continued as Intelligence at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Became a Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 62 |
| 12 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |