| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You may salvage what you can and give up. |
| 6 | Became a Colonist at age 38 |
| 6 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 7 | Became a Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 7 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |