| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist 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 2 |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Contact with Government. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |