| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Army Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Private |
| 7 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 7 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |