| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Your scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a 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 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 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 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |