| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Drafted into Marine |
| 2 | Became a Ground Assault at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | A mission goes wrong and you are stranded behind enemy lines. Ejected from the service. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 | Switched to Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Returned to Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Drafted into Scout |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Returned to Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Amnesia. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Scavenger at age 66 |
| 13 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |