| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Good fortune |
| 2 | Graduated with honors at age 22. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Captain |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 8 | Became a Dilettante at age 42 |
| 8 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 8 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 10 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 11 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 11 | You manipulate and charm your way through high society. Gain a Rival and an Ally. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |