| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Switched to Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 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 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Contact with Government. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |