| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 | Became a Enforcer at age 30 |
| 4 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Enforcer at age 34 |
| 5 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 6 | Continued as Enforcer at age 38 |
| 6 | Arrested and charged. |
| 6 | Hired a lawyer to beat the charges. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Enforcer at age 42 |
| 7 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Enforcer at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 11 | Continued as Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |