| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier 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 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 | Became a Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |