| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Became a Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Lackey |
| 2 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 3 | Became a Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |