| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 | Became a Wanderer at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Contact with Government. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Wanderer at age 38 |
| 7 | Continued as Wanderer at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Wanderer at age 46 |
| 8 | Contact with Government. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Surveyor at age 50 |
| 9 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 10 | Continued as Surveyor at age 54 |
| 10 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 10 | Gain 2 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |