| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Drafted into Scout |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Returned to Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 10 | Became a Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Continued as Infantry at age 58 |
| 11 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 12 | Switched to Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |