| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 26 |
| 3 | You are ordered to take part in a black ops mission that goes against your conscience. Gain the lone survivor as an Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |