| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Scarred. |
| 2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | You survey an alien world. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 6 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 6 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Assistant |
| 8 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Clerk |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Manager |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |