| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier 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 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 10 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Continued as Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 12 | Continued as Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Wanderer at age 66 |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 8 |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |