| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Surveyor at age 22 |
| 2 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You have no idea what happened to you – they found your ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 | Became a Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 4 | 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. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 8 | Became a Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | Refused to perform research that goes against your conscience. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Continued as Broker at age 62 |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Experienced Broker |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |