| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Became a Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 4 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |