| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 | Became a Physician at age 22 |
| 2 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 | Continued as Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You may salvage what you can and give up. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Switched to Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 7 | Became a Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 9 | Became a Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Switched to Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |