| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 | Used social standing to avoid the draft. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 8 | Became a Physician at age 42 |
| 8 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 9 | Retired at age 46 |
| 9 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |