| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Enforcer at age 42 |
| 7 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 7 | Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Enforcer at age 46 |
| 8 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Enforcer at age 50 |
| 9 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |