| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 4 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |