| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster but you fail to help. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 4 | Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Captain |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Major |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 10 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Colonel |
| 11 | Continued as Infantry at age 58 |
| 11 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |