| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Intelligence at age 50 |
| 9 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Agent |
| 10 | Continued as Intelligence at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation takes on a dangerous turn. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 11 | Continued as Intelligence at age 58 |
| 11 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Continued as Intelligence at age 62 |
| 12 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Special Agent |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Intelligence at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 13 | Is now a Assistant Director |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Intelligence at age 70 |
| 14 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 14 | Is now a Director |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |