| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 2 | Entered University at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 2 | Dropped out of university. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Gain an Enemy |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You may salvage what you can and give up. |
| 5 | Became a Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 7 | Became a Cavalry at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Private |
| 7 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Continued as Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | You survey an alien world. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Explorer at age 54 |
| 10 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |