| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 | Became a Free Trader at age 30 |
| 4 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 5 | Became a Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | 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. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante 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. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |