| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew 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 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Army Support at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Private |
| 7 | Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 8 | Became a Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Admiral |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 7 |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 8 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Retired at age 74 |
| 15 | Gained a contact. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |