| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | A prank goes horribly wrong. |
| 2 | Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 5 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 6 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Corporate at age 42 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Gain a contact. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Returned to Corporate at age 50 |
| 10 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |