Term | History |
1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
2 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
2 | Is now a Manager |
3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
3 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
4 | Is now a Senior Manager |
5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
5 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
6 | Gained a contact. |
6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
6 | Is now a Director |
7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
7 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
7 | Promoted to rank 7 |
8 | Continued as Corporate at age 46 |
8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
8 | Promoted to rank 8 |
9 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
10 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
10 | Is now a Crewman |
10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
10 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
10 | Is now a Ensign |
10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
11 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
12 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
12 | Became a Surveyor at age 62 |
12 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
12 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
12 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
12 | Is now a Scout |
13 | Continued as Surveyor at age 66 |
13 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
13 | Forced to continue current assignment |
13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
14 | Continued as Surveyor at age 70 |
14 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
14 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 | Retired at age 74 |
15 | Moved to a new world. |
16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |