| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Continued as Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 5 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 6 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You survey an alien world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as 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 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | You survey an alien world. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |