| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 | Switched to Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 9 | Gain 5 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 10 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Moved to a new world. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |