| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 2 | Switched to Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Find Ancient Technology. |
| 8 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Became a Colonist at age 50 |
| 9 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |