| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Switched to Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |