| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Medic as a hobby. |
| 1 | Dropped out of university. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to smuggle illegal items onto a planet. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 11 | Became a Thief at age 58 |
| 11 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Thief at age 62 |
| 12 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Thief at age 66 |
| 13 | Arrested |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Became a Inmate at age 70 |
| 14 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |