| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Intelligence at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Lackey |
| 8 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Henchman |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |