| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 | Switched to Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Intern |
| 4 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Gain a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |