| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Colonist at age 46 |
| 8 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 9 | Switched to Corporate at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 10 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Manager |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 58 |
| 11 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate at age 62 |
| 12 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Senior Manager |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |