| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Join a social movement. |
| 3 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 8 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Crewman |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Commander |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Captain |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |