| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 9 | Became a Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |