| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Broker at age 18 |
| 1 | A series of bad deals and decisions force you into bankruptcy. You salvage what you can. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 2 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 6 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Retired at age 42 |
| 8 | Contact with Government. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Moved to a new world. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |