| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 9 | Became a Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Assistant |
| 9 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Clerk |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Manager |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |