| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | You survey an alien world. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 5 | Became a Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |