| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 3 Allies. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Returned to Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 7 | Returned to Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 10 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |