| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Diplomat at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Intern |
| 4 | 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. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | time as a ruler or playboy gives you a wide range of experiences. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 6 | Continued as Diplomat at age 38 |
| 6 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a 1st Secretary |
| 7 | Continued as Diplomat at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 8 | Continued as Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 8 | Is now a Minister |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 9 | Is now a Ambassador |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 10 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |