| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Cavalry at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 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. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Gain a contact. |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Became a Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 9 | Continued as Wanderer at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Became a Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 10 | Your efforts do not go unnoticed by the Imperium. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |