| 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 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Enforcer at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Risk your fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |