| 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 Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Rookie |
| 8 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 8 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 10 | Nearly killed. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |