| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 18 |
| 1 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer 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 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |