| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Commander |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 8 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner 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 | Returned to Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | You survey an alien world. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |