| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Streetwise as a hobby. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Good fortune |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 7 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 8 | Became a Courier at age 42 |
| 8 | You survey an alien world. |
| 9 | Continued as Courier at age 46 |
| 9 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 10 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 10 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |