| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | 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. |
| 3 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 | Became a Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Intern |
| 6 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Political manoeuvrings usurp your position. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Agent |
| 12 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 62 |
| 12 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 3 contacts. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |