| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Rookie |
| 6 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 7 | Switched to Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 8 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |