| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 4 | Became a Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 6 | Switched to Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 8 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |