| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 | Became a Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 3 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Dilettante |
| 5 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Switched to Administrator at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Assistant |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Clerk |
| 7 | Continued as Administrator at age 42 |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Supervisor |
| 8 | Continued as Administrator at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Manager |
| 9 | Continued as Administrator at age 50 |
| 9 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Chief |
| 10 | Continued as Administrator at age 54 |
| 10 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Became a Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |