| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 | Continued as Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 2 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 3 | Became a Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 3 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 | Forced to muster out. |
| 5 | Returned to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 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 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Retired at age 58 |
| 11 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |