| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Army Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Settler |
| 5 | Continued as Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Explorer |
| 7 | Continued as Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 8 | Switched to Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 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 20,000 for medical bills. |