| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Enforcer at age 26 |
| 3 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Marine Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Marine/Marine Support |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Promoted to Marine Support officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 9 | Promoted to Marine Support officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Force Commander |
| 10 | Continued as Marine Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 10 | Promoted to Marine Support officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |