| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 3 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |