| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Victim of a crime |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 7 | Became a Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |