| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Switched to Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 7 | Returned to Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Returned to Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 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 3 Enemies. |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |