| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 | Returned to Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Returned to Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Returned to Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 9 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused to co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. Gain an Ally |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |