| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Moved to a new world. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 6 | Became a Ground Assault at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Marine |
| 6 | Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Worker at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |