| Term | History |
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| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 3 | Became a Administrator at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Assistant |
| 3 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Accused of a crime |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 9 | Switched to Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 9 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 11 | Switched to Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | Injured. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Manager |
| 13 | Continued as Corporate at age 66 |
| 13 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |