| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Returned to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 6 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |