Before 1893 PD he reached the rank of Colonel and held a regimental command. The authorities became aware of irregularities in his regimental finances and, because of his excellent combat record, permitted him to resign. Despite the fact that there had been no official investigation or prosecution, Ringstorff's career in the Andermani Empire was finished. With no future in the Empire, Ringstorff found lucrative employment with Manpower.