| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 4 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Rookie |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 7 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 10 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 70 |
| 14 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 14 | Is now a 1st Officer |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |