| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 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 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 | Became a Courier 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 Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 6 | Switched to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Commander |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 10 | Became a Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Admiral |