| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 3 | Entered Marine Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Join a social movement. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Star Marine at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Refused to take part in a black ops mission that goes against the conscience and ejected from the service. |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 8 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 9 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 10 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 11 | Became a Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 12 | Became a Worker at age 58 |
| 12 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |