| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 7 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 1 contacts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Detective |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 3 contacts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | Given specialist training in vehicles. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Chief |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 12 | Is now a Commissioner |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |