| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Commander |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Captain |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 6 |
| 8 | Is now a Admiral |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 7 |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 10 | Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 11 | Became a Inmate at age 54 |
| 11 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Switched to Thug at age 58 |
| 12 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Returned to Inmate at age 62 |
| 13 | Persecuted by a prison gang. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Switched to Fixer at age 66 |
| 14 | Disgraced. Word of your criminal past reaches your homeworld. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |