| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 54 |
| 10 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Agent |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 62 |
| 12 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 66 |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Special Agent |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 70 |
| 14 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 14 | Is now a Assistant Director |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 74 |
| 15 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 15 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 15 | Is now a Director |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |