| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Good fortune |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Switched to Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 8 | Became a Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Intern |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |