| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 5 | Became a Pirate at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Lackey |
| 5 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Henchman |
| 6 | Continued as Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Leader |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Pirate at age 58 |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |