| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer 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 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Famous Performer |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |