| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 3 | Continued as Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 4 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 5 | Switched to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 | Switched to Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 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 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Famous Performer |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Performer at age 62 |
| 12 | Amnesia. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |