| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Artist at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Returned to Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Win a prestigious prize. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 8 | Became a Marine Support at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Marine |
| 8 | A mission goes disastrously wrong due to your commander’s error or incompetence, but you survive. |
| 8 | Report commander and gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Continued as Marine Support at age 50 |
| 9 | Good fortune |
| 10 | Continued as Marine Support at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |