| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | Contact with Government. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Famous Artist |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |