| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Gain an Enemy |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 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 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Switched to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |