| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Henchman |
| 2 | Continued as Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 3 | Continued as Pirate at age 26 |
| 3 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Pirate at age 30 |
| 4 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 9 | Continued as 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 |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | You survey an alien world. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Courier at age 62 |
| 12 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 12 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Courier at age 66 |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Courier at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |