| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Switched to Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 10 | Became a Thief at age 54 |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Crewman |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Severely injured. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |