| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 | Became a Broker at age 22 |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Continued as Broker at age 30 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 10 | Switched to Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 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 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |