| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 8 | Became a Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |