| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 5 | Became a Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 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. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |