| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 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 30 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Became a Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 6 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 7 | Became a Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Lackey |
| 7 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Henchman |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | A crime lord considers you his protégé. |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Crime pays off. Gain victim as Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 11 | Continued as Pirate at age 58 |
| 11 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 11 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Pirate at age 62 |
| 12 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Moved to a new world. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |