| Term | History |
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| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Victim of a crime |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Returned to Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You survey an alien world. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 8 | Became a Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |