| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Scientist at age 66 |
| 13 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |