| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Administrator at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Assistant |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Clerk |
| 4 | Continued as Administrator at age 30 |
| 4 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 5 | Continued as Administrator at age 34 |
| 5 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Manager |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 6 | Switched to Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Returned to Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Chief |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Director |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Minister |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |