| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 2 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Captain |
| 3 | Continued as Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Major |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 | Became a Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 | Became a Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 10 | Became a Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Intern |
| 10 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |