| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | You are betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 2 | Became a Diplomat at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Intern |
| 2 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Surveyor at age 26 |
| 3 | You spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Continued as Surveyor at age 30 |
| 4 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 5 | Continued as Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Became a Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 6 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Switched to Scientist at age 42 |
| 7 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 | Returned to Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | 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. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 12 | Switched to Courier at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |