| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer 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. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Accused of a crime |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Became a Thug at age 34 |
| 5 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 6 | Switched to Inmate at age 38 |
| 6 | The warden takes an interest in your case. |
| 7 | Returned to Thug at age 42 |
| 7 | Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 8 | Switched to Fixer at age 46 |
| 8 | You gain a new Rival among the inmates or guards. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Returned to Thug at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Returned to Inmate at age 54 |
| 10 | Vocational Training. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Inmate at age 58 |
| 11 | Vocational Training. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |