| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 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 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 7 | Became a Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Amnesia. |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 66 |
| 13 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |