| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 6 | Switched to Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 11 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |