| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Became a Administrator at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Assistant |
| 3 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Clerk |
| 4 | Continued as Administrator at age 30 |
| 4 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 4 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 5 | Continued as Administrator at age 34 |
| 5 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Manager |
| 6 | Continued as Administrator at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Switched to Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Switched to Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Intern |
| 11 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Diplomat at age 66 |
| 13 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 13 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |