| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 2 | Became a Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |