| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 | Became a Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Returned to Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |