| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Marine |
| 2 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 2 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 3 | Continued as Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | You survey an alien world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 | Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 8 | Became a Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Accused of a crime |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |