| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 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 secretely. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 | Switched to Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Henchman |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Pirate at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |