| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Made lifelong friends. Gain 1 Allies. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Switched to Diplomat at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Intern |
| 4 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 8 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 8 | Injured. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 9 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 9 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 10 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Infantry at age 54 |
| 11 | Is now a Private |
| 11 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 12 | Continued as Infantry at age 58 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 12 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 13 | Continued as Infantry at age 62 |
| 13 | Assigned to a planet with a hostile or wild environment. |
| 13 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Captain |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Infantry at age 66 |
| 14 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |