| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Ground Assault at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Returned to Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 4 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Ground Assault |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Accused of a crime |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Became a Inmate at age 42 |
| 7 | Joined a prison gang |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Paroled from prison. |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 9 | Became a Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 10 | Became a Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Free Trader at age 66 |
| 13 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 13 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |