| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 | Became a Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Intern |
| 2 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 3 | Continued as Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat 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. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Minister |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Ambassador |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 8 | Switched to Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Cheated in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 | Gain an Enemy |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |