| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Switched to Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Commander |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 10 | Became a Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Scientist at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |