| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Performer 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 Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 70 |
| 14 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 14 | Forced to muster out. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |