| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Scout |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |