| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 3 Allies. |
| 1 | Kicked out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 2 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 3 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 4 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Surveyor at age 38 |
| 7 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 | Became a Infantry at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 | Gained a contact. |
| 17 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |