| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 2 | Continued as Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Correspondent |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 6 | Became a Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | Scarred. |
| 7 | Switched to Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Agent |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 58 |
| 11 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |