| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Victim of a crime |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |