| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Continued as Scavenger at age 34 |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 10 | Returned to Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Journalist at age 62 |
| 12 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |