| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 5 | Became a Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Scout |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Accused of a crime |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Rookie |
| 8 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 10 | Became a Star Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Marine |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Star Marine |
| 11 | Switched to Intelligence at age 58 |
| 11 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 3 contacts. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Agent |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Intelligence at age 62 |
| 12 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Intelligence at age 66 |
| 13 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |