| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 | Gain a contact. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 5 | Became a Broker at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |