| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Switched to Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Returned to Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Returned to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Warrior |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Became a Thug at age 62 |
| 12 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Thug at age 66 |
| 13 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Thug at age 70 |
| 14 | Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Switched to Fixer at age 74 |
| 15 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |