| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Became a Inmate at age 42 |
| 7 | The warden takes an interest in your case. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Paroled from prison. |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You survey an alien world. |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | You survey an alien world. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Scout |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |