| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Marine Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Contacted by an underground psionic group |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 1 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 2 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 2 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Warrior |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Journalist at age 38 |
| 7 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 8 | Continued as Journalist at age 42 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 46 |
| 9 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 10 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 11 | Retired at age 54 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |