| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 4 | Became a Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 9 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Contact with Government. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Continued as Artist at age 62 |
| 12 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 13 | Became a Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Is now a Crewman |
| 13 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 13 | Gain a contact. |