| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Returned to Journalist at age 42 |
| 7 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | You survey an alien world. |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 50 |
| 9 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Courier at age 54 |
| 10 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 12 | Switched to Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Performer at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Performer at age 70 |
| 14 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |