| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Lackey |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Henchman |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |