| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 8 | Became a Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
| 10 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Scientist at age 62 |
| 12 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 12 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gain an Enemy |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Accused of a crime |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |