| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Returned to Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Administrator at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Assistant |
| 7 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Clerk |
| 8 | Continued as Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |