| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 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 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Became a Scavenger at age 30 |
| 4 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 | Returned to Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 6 | Returned to Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Scavenger at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Continued as Scavenger at age 50 |
| 9 | Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 10 | Continued as Scavenger at age 54 |
| 10 | Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Switched to Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |