| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 | Became a Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 8 | Became a Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 9 | Returned to Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Assistant |
| 11 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Clerk |
| 12 | Continued as Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Administrator at age 66 |
| 13 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Manager |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |