| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Moved to a new world. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 6 | Became a Explorer at age 38 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Scout |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 7 | Returned to Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |