| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Language (Zdetl (Zhodani)) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Intern |
| 2 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 3 | Continued as Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a 2nd 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 3 |
| 5 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | 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. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Minister |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | 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. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Ambassador |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Became a Cavalry at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Private |
| 10 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Cavalry at age 58 |
| 11 | Severely injured. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |