| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 18 |
| 1 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Agent |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 22 |
| 2 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
| 8 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Manager |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 11 | Returned to Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 11 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Scout |
| 12 | Continued as Explorer at age 62 |
| 12 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 13 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Is now a Crewman |
| 13 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 13 | Is now a Ensign |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |