| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 58 |
| 11 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 12 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 62 |
| 12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
| 12 | Forced to muster out. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |