| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |