| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Became a Enforcer at age 38 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Became a Field Researcher at age 42 |
| 7 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 8 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 | Became a Artist at age 50 |
| 9 | Expose or are involved in a scandal of some sort. |