| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 7 | Became a Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
| 8 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 10 | Became a Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. You successfully ran to the jump point. |
| 11 | Continued as Surveyor at age 58 |
| 11 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 11 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |