| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | You survey an alien world. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Switched to Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Explorer at age 46 |
| 8 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |