| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Political upheaval strikes your homeworld, and you are caught up in the revolution. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Settler |
| 3 | Continued as Colonist at age 26 |
| 3 | Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs you your job. |
| 4 | Became a Explorer at age 30 |
| 4 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Warrior |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Commander |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Captain |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 13 | Is now a Admiral |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 14 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 14 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 7 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 74 |
| 15 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 15 | Forced to muster out. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |