| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Returned to Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Injured. |
| 6 | Became a Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Thief at age 42 |
| 7 | Arrested and charged. |
| 7 | Failed to defend self. Gain an Enemy and go to prison. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Fixer at age 46 |
| 8 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | The warden takes an interest in your case. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Returned to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Hire a new lawyer. |
| 11 | Switched to Thug at age 58 |
| 11 | Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 11 | Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Thug at age 62 |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |