| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Contact with Government. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Switched to Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 6 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Famous Performer |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Crewman |
| 12 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |