| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Accused of a crime |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 12 | Became a Inmate at age 62 |
| 12 | You gain a new Rival among the inmates or guards. |
| 13 | Switched to Fixer at age 66 |
| 13 | Injured. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Returned to Inmate at age 70 |
| 14 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |