| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Switched to Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Ground Assault at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 10 | Switched to Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Intern |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Returned to Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |