| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer 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. |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Uncover a major conspiracy against your employers. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Detective |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 62 |
| 12 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 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 60,000 for medical bills. |