| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Infantry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 1 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 4 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 8 | Became a Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Intern |
| 8 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Diplomat at age 66 |
| 13 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Minister |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Diplomat at age 70 |
| 14 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 14 | Is now a Ambassador |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |