| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Journalist at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 | Became a Thief at age 30 |
| 4 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Thief at age 34 |
| 5 | Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Thief at age 38 |
| 6 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Became a Ground Assault at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Army Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Army/Army Support |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Army Support at age 50 |
| 9 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 10 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |