| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | Your work ends up coming home with you, and someone gets hurt. Contact or ally takes the worst of 2 injury rolls. |
| 3 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 3 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 4 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 7 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 9 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 11 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 12 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 62 |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |