| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 5 | Continued as Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 8 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 10 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Dilettante at age 62 |
| 12 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |