| 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 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Severely injured. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 7 | Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 8 | Continued as Surveyor at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 8 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 | Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Scout |
| 9 | Continued as Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | Victim of a crime |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |