| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A sudden war destroys your trade routes and contacts, forcing you to flee that region of space. |
| 5 | Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 | Became a Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Intern |
| 6 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |