| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Became a Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Intern |
| 3 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 10 | Is now a Ensign |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |