| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Enforcer at age 18 |
| 1 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 2 | Continued as Enforcer at age 22 |
| 2 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Enforcer at age 26 |
| 3 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |