| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Intern |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Became a Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 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. |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 9 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |