| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 | Became a Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 3 | Continued as Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 4 | Continued as Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Switched to Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Scout |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Accused of a crime |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Moved to a new world. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |