| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Gain an Enemy |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Pirate at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Lackey |
| 5 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Henchman |
| 6 | Continued as Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Leader |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |