| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Worker at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 2 | Continued as Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Technician |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 8 | Became a Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 8 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |