| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 11 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 12 | Became a Pirate at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Lackey |
| 12 | Arrested |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |