| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Explorer at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 9 | Became a Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Assistant |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Clerk |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Manager |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 12 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Chief |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |