| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 6 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | 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 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | 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. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |