| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 | Became a Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Crewman |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 5 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 7 | Switched to Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Good fortune |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Amnesia. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Commander |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Captain |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |