| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 | Became a Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Marine |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 5 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 6 | Continued as Star Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 6 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Corporal |
| 7 | Continued as Star Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 10 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 11 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 12 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 14 | Retired at age 70 |
| 14 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 | Moved to a new world. |
| 16 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |