| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 3 | Continued as Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 | Became a Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Commander |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Captain |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |