| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 8 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |