| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Switched to Wanderer at age 30 |
| 4 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Became a Pirate at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Lackey |
| 5 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Henchman |
| 6 | Continued as Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Returned to Barbarian at age 42 |
| 7 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Warrior |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Returned to Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 11 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Gain a contact. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 13 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 14 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 14 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 14 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |