| Term | History |
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| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 2 | Became a Worker at age 22 |
| 2 | You gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |
| 3 | Continued as Worker at age 26 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Worker at age 30 |
| 4 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Technician |
| 5 | Continued as Worker at age 34 |
| 5 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Continued as Worker at age 38 |
| 6 | Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 7 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Commander |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Captain |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 12 | Is now a Admiral |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |