| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 5 | Became a Surveyor at age 34 |
| 5 | You survey an alien world. |
| 6 | Continued as Surveyor at age 38 |
| 6 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Physician at age 42 |
| 7 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Physician at age 46 |
| 8 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Physician at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |