| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Lackey |
| 9 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Henchman |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Corporal |
| 11 | Continued as Pirate at age 58 |
| 11 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Pirate at age 62 |
| 12 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |