| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Contact with Government. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 10 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 10 | Is now a Ensign |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Commander |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |