| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Infantry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Became a Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Switched to Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |