| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Army Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Became a Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Gain an Enemy |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |