| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 2 | Continued as Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 3 | Continued as Diplomat at age 26 |
| 3 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 3 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 4 | Continued as Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | Gained a contact. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat 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. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Minister |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Ambassador |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Journalist at age 50 |
| 9 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Journalist at age 54 |
| 10 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 3 Contacts. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Staff Writer |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Journalist at age 58 |
| 11 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |