| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 2 | Continued as Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Journalist at age 26 |
| 3 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 4 | Continued as Journalist at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 5 | Continued as Journalist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Journalist at age 38 |
| 6 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 7 | Switched to Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 7 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | 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. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Continued as Dilettante at age 62 |
| 12 | A family scandal forces you out of your position. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 12 | Is now a Scoundrel |
| 13 | Continued as Dilettante at age 66 |
| 13 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Forced to muster out. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |