| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Corporal |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 5 | Became a Marine Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 5 | Promoted to Marine Support rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Marine Support at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 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 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |