| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Rookie |
| 1 | Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 2 | Became a Thief at age 22 |
| 2 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 | Returned to Thief at age 50 |
| 9 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 12 | Became a Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 13 | Continued as Broker at age 66 |
| 13 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Victim of a crime |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |