| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Entered Marine Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 3 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 4 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 5 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Explorer at age 42 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Enforcer at age 46 |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Became a Army Support at age 50 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Continued as Army Support at age 54 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Army Support at age 58 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Army Support at age 62 |
| 13 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |