| 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 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Rookie |
| 6 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 6 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 8 | Switched to Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 9 | Became a Thief at age 50 |
| 9 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Thief at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |