| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | Assigned to an assault on an enemy fortress. |
| 8 | Injured |
| 8 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |