| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 3 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Captain |
| 4 | Continued as Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 4 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Major |
| 5 | Continued as Infantry at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 5 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 6 | Continued as Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Colonel |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 9 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |