| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 2 | Became a Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scavenger at age 26 |
| 3 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Surrounded and outnumbered by the enemy, you hold out until relief arrives. |
| 4 | Commissioned in Army/Army Support |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Army Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 5 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Army Support at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Continued as Army Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 7 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Major |
| 8 | Continued as Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Colonel |
| 10 | Continued as Army Support at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 11 | Returned to Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 12 | Continued as Journalist at age 62 |
| 12 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 13 | Continued as Journalist at age 66 |
| 13 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Journalist at age 70 |
| 14 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |