| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Diplomat at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Intern |
| 1 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 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 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Counsellor |
| 5 | Continued as Diplomat at age 34 |
| 5 | A family scandal forces you out of your position. |
| 6 | Became a Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 7 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Returned to Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Minister |
| 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 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Ambassador |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Switched to Administrator at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Assistant |
| 12 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a Clerk |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |