| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Scarred. |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Switched to Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 8 | Switched to Journalist at age 46 |
| 8 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that improves your social standing. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |