| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Performer at age 26 |
| 3 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 4 | Became a Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Intern |
| 4 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 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 2 |
| 5 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | 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. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Contact with Government. |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Switched to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 11 | Switched to Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Switched to Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Assistant |
| 12 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Good fortune |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |