| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 4 | Switched to Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Returned to Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 10 | Became a Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Assistant |
| 10 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Continued as Administrator at age 58 |
| 11 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Clerk |
| 12 | Continued as Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 13 | Continued as Administrator at age 66 |
| 13 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 13 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 13 | Is now a Manager |
| 14 | Continued as Administrator at age 70 |
| 14 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 14 | Is now a Chief |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |