| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Colonist |
| 8 | Switched to Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Technician |
| 11 | Continued as Worker at age 58 |
| 11 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Continued as Worker at age 62 |
| 12 | Your business expands, your corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |