| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Good fortune |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 7 |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Cavalry at age 50 |
| 9 | Is now a Private |
| 9 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 9 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Army/Cavalry |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Promoted to Cavalry officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Cavalry |
| 10 | Became a Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |