| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Marine Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 1 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Marine Support |
| 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 | Entered Army Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 3 | Graduated with honors at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Captain |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Worker at age 34 |
| 6 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 7 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Technician |
| 8 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 8 | Amnesia. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Worker at age 46 |
| 9 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Craftsman |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 50 |
| 10 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 11 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Master Technician |