| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Entered Army Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 3 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 4 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Army Support at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Army Support at age 38 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Army Support rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Army Support at age 42 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 46 |
| 9 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 50 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |