| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Corporate at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Manager |
| 3 | Continued as Corporate at age 26 |
| 3 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Enforcer at age 30 |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Enforcer at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 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 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 11 | Became a Wanderer at age 58 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Wanderer at age 62 |
| 12 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |