| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 2 | Became a Army Support at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Private |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Continued as Army Support at age 26 |
| 3 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 3 | Promoted to Army Support rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Continued as Army Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Assigned to an urbanised planet torn by war. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Returned to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Gain a contact. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Commander |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |