| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 7 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 8 | Switched to Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 10 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Continued as Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Became a Courier at age 66 |
| 13 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |