| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Entered University at age 22 |
| 2 | Study Drive (Walker) as a hobby. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Commander |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |