| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | A prank goes horribly wrong. |
| 3 | Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Kicked out of military academy. |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 4 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 5 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 6 | Became a Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Marine |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 38 |
| 7 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 8 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 9 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Rookie |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 11 | Became a Broker at age 54 |
| 11 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 12 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 13 | Retired at age 62 |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |