| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | You survey an alien world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Army Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 10 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |