| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 | Gain a contact. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 | Became a Corporate Agent at age 30 |
| 4 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 4 | A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws your life into chaos, forcing you to leave the planet. |
| 4 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Agent |
| 5 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 34 |
| 5 | You go above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Field Agent |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 38 |
| 6 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 6 | You learn something you should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which you can profit from illegally. |
| 6 | Gain a criminal contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Special Agent |
| 8 | Continued as Corporate Agent at age 46 |
| 8 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Switched to Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 11 | Continued as Flight at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Flight rank 6 |
| 11 | Is now a Master Chief |