| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 3 | Entered Army Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Graduated with honors at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 9 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 9 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Pirate at age 50 |
| 10 | Is now a Lackey |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Henchman |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Pirate |
| 11 | Switched to Courier at age 54 |
| 11 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 12 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 62 |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |