| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
| 2 | Graduated with honors at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 46 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |