| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 3 | Continued as Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | Drafted into Navy |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 6 | Became a Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Lackey |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Returned to Wanderer at age 42 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |