| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 2 | Entered University at age 22 |
| 2 | Study Science (Planetology) as a hobby. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |