| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Manager |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Switched to Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |