| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 4 | Became a Ground Assault at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 5 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to the security staff of a space station. |
| 5 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 38 |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Senior Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |