| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Thief at age 18 |
| 1 | Refuse to backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. Gain an Ally |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Thief at age 22 |
| 2 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Thief |
| 3 | Became a Physician at age 26 |
| 3 | Cheated in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 | Gain an Enemy |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 5 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Moved to a new world. |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Became a Worker at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Switched to Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |