| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 2 | Became a Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Manager |
| 4 | Continued as Corporate at age 30 |
| 4 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 | Became a Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as 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 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 10 | Became a Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Lackey |
| 10 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Henchman |
| 11 | Continued as Pirate at age 58 |
| 11 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Corporal |
| 12 | Continued as Pirate at age 62 |
| 12 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Became a Barbarian at age 66 |
| 13 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Switched to Wanderer at age 70 |
| 14 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Accused of a crime |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |