| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 3 | Became a Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Technician |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 7 | Switched to Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |