| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
| 1 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Switched to Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 | Became a Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 6 | Became a Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |