| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Dilettante at age 62 |
| 12 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |