| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Became a Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 10 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Scout |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 11 | Returned to Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |