| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 22 |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Switched to Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |