| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 4 | Became a Physician at age 30 |
| 4 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Continued as Physician at age 34 |
| 5 | A rival researcher blackens your name or steals your research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Physician |
| 6 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |