| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Returned to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 | Switched to Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |