| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You survey an alien world. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Settler |
| 10 | Continued as Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 11 | Became a Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 12 | Switched to Explorer at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |