| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 | Became a Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 | Became a Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Star Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Continued as Star Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 9 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Star Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 10 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Star Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Star Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Accused of a crime |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Amnesia. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |