| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 4 | Switched to Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 8 | Became a Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 9 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Technician |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Worker |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |