| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You survey an alien world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Became a Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |