| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 | Became a Intelligence at age 30 |
| 4 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 2 contacts. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Intern |
| 5 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | Public opinion turns on you. |