| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 5 | Became a Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Switched to Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 7 | Became a Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 7 | Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Amnesia. |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 11 | Became a Explorer at age 58 |
| 11 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a Scout |
| 12 | Continued as Explorer at age 62 |
| 12 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 13 | Continued as Explorer at age 66 |
| 13 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |