| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |
| 3 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 11 | Became a Scientist at age 58 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Good fortune |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |