| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 9 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Rookie |
| 9 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Detective |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 62 |
| 12 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 66 |
| 13 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 2 contacts. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Chief |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 70 |
| 14 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 14 | Is now a Commissioner |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Good fortune |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |