| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 5 | Became a Army Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Army/Army Support |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Army Support at age 38 |
| 6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Major |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 7 | Became a Thief at age 42 |
| 7 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Thief at age 46 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |