| Term | History |
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| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |