| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Switched to Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You survey an alien world. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |