| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Arrested |
| 8 | Became a Fixer at age 46 |
| 8 | Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Inmate at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. |
| 10 | Returned to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |