| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 1 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Switched to Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 6 | Became a Administrator at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Assistant |
| 6 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Clerk |
| 7 | Continued as Administrator at age 42 |
| 7 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 8 | Continued as Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Manager |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Chief |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 12 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 12 | Is now a Ensign |
| 12 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |