| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 | Severely injured. |
| 1 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Returned to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 12 | Became a Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |