| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Correspondent |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Returned to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Wanderer at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |