| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Free Trader at age 18 |
| 1 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Free Trader at age 26 |
| 3 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 4 | Became a Administrator at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Assistant |
| 4 | Refuse to join a conspiracy of nobles. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Clerk |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Administrator |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Switched to Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Became a Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Scavenger at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |