| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 | Became a Enforcer at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Continued as Enforcer at age 34 |
| 5 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Enforcer at age 38 |
| 6 | 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 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |