| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Henchman |
| 2 | Continued as Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Returned to Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Switched to Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 10 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Scout |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Surveyor at age 62 |
| 12 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |