| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Psychologically damaged by your time in the scouts. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Courier at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 | Entered Marine Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Marine Support at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Marine |
| 4 | Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Became a Colonist at age 30 |
| 5 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 6 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 7 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 9 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |