| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Physician at age 18 |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Continued as Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 3 | Entered University at age 26 |
| 3 | Study Seafarer (Sail) as a hobby. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 30. |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Enforcer at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |