| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 10 | Became a Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Severely injured. |
| 11 | Became a Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Manager |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |