| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Entered University at age 22 |
| 2 | Join a social movement. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Correspondent |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |