| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 6 | Drafted into Marine |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Became a Marine Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 8 | Continued as Marine Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Injured |
| 8 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 50 |
| 9 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 11 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 12 | Continued as Courier at age 62 |
| 12 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |