| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 1 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 1 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 3 | Became a Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Accused of a crime |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Became a Fixer at age 42 |
| 7 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 8 | Continued as Fixer at age 46 |
| 8 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Fixer at age 50 |
| 9 | Accused of assaulting a prison guard. |
| 10 | Switched to Inmate at age 54 |
| 10 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Switched to Thug at age 58 |
| 11 | A guard takes a dislike to you. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |