| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 3 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Rookie |
| 3 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 5 | Became a Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Settler |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Explorer |
| 9 | Continued as Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |