| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 | Became a Courier at age 22 |
| 3 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 9 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 10 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 11 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |