| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Army Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Severely injured. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 42 |
| 7 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |