| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 1 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 1 | Gain an Enemy |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 9 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Corporal |
| 10 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Sergeant |