| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 3 | Became a Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Technician |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Continued as Worker at age 42 |
| 7 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 8 | Became a Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 10 | Switched to Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |