| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Become leader in social movement. |
| 1 | Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Gain a contact. |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 9 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 50 |
| 10 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |