| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Victim of a crime |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Accused of a crime |
| 9 | Became a Fixer at age 50 |
| 9 | Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 10 | Switched to Thug at age 54 |
| 10 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Inmate at age 58 |
| 11 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Returned to Thug at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |