| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 4 | Became a Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Returned to Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Famous Performer |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Contact with Government. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | You survey an alien world. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Scout |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |