| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 8 | Became a Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Intern |
| 8 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Diplomat at age 66 |
| 13 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |