| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 | Continued as Courier at age 26 |
| 3 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 4 | Became a Administrator at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Assistant |
| 4 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Clerk |
| 5 | Continued as Administrator at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Became a Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 7 | Switched to Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Intern |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Minister |
| 13 | Continued as Diplomat at age 66 |
| 13 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |