| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |