| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 | Became a Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Manager |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |