| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Expand the field of Profession, but gain a Rival in your former tutor. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 10 | Is now a Ensign |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |