| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 2 | Continued as Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 3 | Continued as Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | Political manoeuvrings usurp your position. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Became a Thug at age 50 |
| 9 | Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Switched to Fixer at age 54 |
| 10 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 11 | Continued as Fixer at age 58 |
| 11 | Parole hearing. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Continued as Fixer at age 62 |
| 12 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 13 | Switched to Inmate at age 66 |
| 13 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Returned to Fixer at age 70 |
| 14 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Fixer at age 74 |
| 15 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |