| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Pirate at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Lackey |
| 1 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Henchman |
| 2 | Continued as Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Study Investigate as a hobby. |
| 3 | Graduated with honors at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 4 | Is now a Ensign |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 8 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 11 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |