| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 1 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Continued as Cavalry at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 2 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Became a Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Contact with Government. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |