| 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 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 6 | Became a Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Lackey |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Henchman |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Leader |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |