| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Returned to Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 9 | Switched to Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 10 | Became a Physician at age 54 |
| 10 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 11 | Became a Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Drafted into Army |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Switched to Cavalry at age 66 |
| 13 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 13 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Cavalry at age 70 |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 14 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |