| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Switched to Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |