| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 2 | Became a Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 6 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 42 |
| 7 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Agent |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Corporate Agent |
| 8 | Became a Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Nearly killed. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 14 | Forced to muster out. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |