| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Retired at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |