| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 | Continued as Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 6 | Became a Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |