| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Surveyor at age 18 |
| 1 | You survey an alien world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 2 | Became a Colonist at age 22 |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 5 |
| 7 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | 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. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 10 | Switched to Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Is now a Crewman |
| 10 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Senior Crewman |