| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Switched to Broker at age 22 |
| 3 | Continued as Broker at age 26 |
| 3 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 | Forced to muster out. |
| 4 | Became a Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Physician at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 8 | Returned to Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 10 | Became a Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Lackey |
| 10 | Arrested |
| 11 | Became a Inmate at age 58 |
| 11 | Make friends with another inmate; gain them as a Contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Paroled from prison. |
| 12 | Switched to Barbarian at age 62 |
| 12 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 13 | Continued as Barbarian at age 66 |
| 13 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Good fortune |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |