| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 | Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 3 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 42 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Agent |
| 9 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 46 |
| 9 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 2 contacts. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 50 |
| 10 | Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |