| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Army Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Became a Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | 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. |
| 6 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 | Became a Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 11 | Returned to Enforcer at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |