| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 3 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Warrior |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Returned to Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 10 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |