| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Amnesia. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 7 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Contact with Government. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Continued as Scavenger at age 62 |
| 12 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 12 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |