| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Thief at age 18 |
| 1 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 2 | Continued as Thief at age 22 |
| 2 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 8 | Became a Diplomat at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Intern |
| 8 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 9 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 9 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |