| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 2 | Continued as Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You may salvage what you can and give up. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 10 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |