| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Cavalry at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Private |
| 3 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Cavalry at age 30 |
| 4 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 4 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Given a special assignment or duty in your unit. |
| 5 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 6 | Continued as Cavalry at age 38 |
| 6 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 6 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 7 | Continued as Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 7 | Promoted to Cavalry rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Lackey |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |