| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 6 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 9 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 10 | Became a Corporate at age 50 |
| 10 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Corporate at age 54 |
| 11 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Manager |