| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 2 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Major |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Switched to Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 10 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |