| 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 inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 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 Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Rookie |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 38 |
| 6 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 7 | Switched to Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 11 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |