| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Expand the field of Melee, but gain a Rival in your former tutor. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 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 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 4 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 5 | Drafted into Army |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Became a Infantry at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 8 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 9 | Retired at age 46 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |