| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier 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. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 7 | Became a Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 10 | Switched to Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |