| Term | History |
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| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Settler |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Explorer |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 9 | Switched to Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Became a Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |