| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 9 | Became a Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |