| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Star Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Marine |
| 1 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 2 | Continued as Star Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Infantry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Drafted into Army |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Returned to Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |