| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 7 | Switched to Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Drafted into Army |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Became a Army Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |