| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 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. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Artist at age 26 |
| 3 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Artist at age 30 |
| 4 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 6 | Switched to Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 8 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Accused of a crime |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |