| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 | Gain a contact. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st 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 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 6 |
| 6 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 7 |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 8 |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Artist at age 54 |
| 10 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Artist at age 58 |
| 11 | You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |