| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. |
| 1 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Accused of a crime |
| 9 | Became a Thug at age 50 |
| 9 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 10 | Switched to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Thug at age 58 |
| 11 | Defeated a prison gang. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Switched to Inmate at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |