| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Scout |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Became a Intelligence at age 34 |
| 5 | Accepted a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 10 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Became a Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 11 | 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. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Dilettante at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Dilettante at age 66 |
| 13 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Dilettante at age 70 |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Dilettante at age 74 |
| 15 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 15 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 15 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |