| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 | Became a Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Technician |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 6 | Became a Infantry at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Private |
| 6 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Infantry rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Infantry at age 42 |
| 7 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 7 | Promoted to Infantry rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Scout |
| 11 | Continued as Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Explorer at age 62 |
| 12 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |