Term | History |
1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
1 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
1 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
2 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Is now a Freelancer |
3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
3 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
3 | Is now a Staff Writer |
4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
4 | Public opinion turns on you. |
4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
5 | Is now a Correspondent |
6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
6 | Good fortune |
6 | Forced to muster out. |
7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 42 |
7 | A disaster or war strikes. |
7 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
8 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
9 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 | Retired at age 54 |
10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |