| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 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 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 6 | Switched to Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Colonist at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |