| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist 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 Colonist at age 34 |
| 5 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Settler |
| 6 | Continued as Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |