| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Rookie |
| 7 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 7 | A job goes wrong, forcing you to flee off-planet. |
| 8 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 46 |
| 8 | Befriended by a senior agent. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 50 |
| 9 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 10 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 54 |
| 10 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 10 | A police detective or rival criminal forces you to flee and vows to hunt you down. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Detective |
| 11 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 58 |
| 11 | Go undercover to investigate an enemy. |
| 11 | Arrested |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |