| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Famous Performer |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 10 | Became a Colonist at age 54 |
| 10 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Colonist at age 58 |
| 11 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Settler |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Colonist at age 62 |
| 12 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Accused of a crime |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |