| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 2 | Continued as Artist at age 22 |
| 2 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 9 | Became a Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 62 |
| 12 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 12 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |