| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 50 |
| 9 | On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 54 |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 58 |
| 11 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 11 | Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 12 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Gunnery Sergeant |