| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 3 | Became a Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 9 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Courier at age 62 |
| 12 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Courier at age 66 |
| 13 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |