| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 4 | Became a Broker at age 30 |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 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 betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Journalist at age 62 |
| 12 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |