| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 4 | Became a Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Switched to Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Scout |
| 12 | Continued as Courier at age 62 |
| 12 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |