| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Science (Genetics) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 2 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 3 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 4 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 4 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 30 |
| 5 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 6 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 6 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 8 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 9 | Became a Dilettante at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 10 | Scarred. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |