| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 7 | Became a Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 7 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |