| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 1 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 3 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Injured |
| 8 | Commissioned in Marine/Star Marine |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Promoted to Star Marine officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 9 | Became a Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Technician |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |