| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 4 | Became a Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 5 | Switched to Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Returned to Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |