| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 2 | Became a Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Enforcer at age 26 |
| 3 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 4 | Continued as Enforcer at age 30 |
| 4 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Enforcer at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Contact with Government. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |