| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 2 | Continued as Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 3 | Continued as Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 2 Contacts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Performer at age 58 |
| 11 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |