| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Warrior |
| 3 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 4 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |