| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 4 | Became a Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 6 | Switched to Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Amnesia. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 9 | Became a Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |