| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | A mission goes wrong; you and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain your jailer as an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Infantry at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |