| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 | Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Nearly killed. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 9 | Returned to Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 11 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |