| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered University at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 22. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Commander |
| 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. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Captain |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 6 |
| 9 | Is now a Admiral |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 7 |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 11 | Became a Diplomat at age 58 |
| 11 | Is now a Intern |
| 11 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Diplomat at age 62 |
| 12 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Diplomat at age 66 |
| 13 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 13 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a 2nd Secretary |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | Victim of a crime |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |