| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 2 | Injured |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Colonel |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Brigadier |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |