| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Dilettante at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 1 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Dilettante at age 22 |
| 2 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 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 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Barbarian at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Warrior |
| 7 | Continued as Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |