| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 | Became a Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Continued as Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |