| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Switched to Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 | Became a Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Returned to Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Became a Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Private |
| 11 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 11 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Captain |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Cavalry at age 62 |
| 12 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 12 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Major |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Cavalry at age 66 |
| 13 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |