| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 3 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Technician |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |