| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 5 | Became a Intelligence at age 34 |
| 5 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Lackey |
| 6 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Switched to Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 8 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Became a Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 10 | Encounter a Psionic institute. |
| 10 | Tested for psionic powers |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |