| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 | Became a Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 5 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working secretely. |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 42 |
| 7 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 8 | Became a Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |