| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Became a Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 11 | Switched to Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Scout |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Surveyor at age 62 |
| 12 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |