| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Returned to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Victim of a crime |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |