| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Became a Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Intern |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 4 | Became a Pirate at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Lackey |
| 4 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Continued as Pirate at age 34 |
| 5 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Switched to Scavenger at age 42 |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 11 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |