| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 2 | Switched to Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Study Art (Write) as a hobby. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 5 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 6 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 6 | Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Returned to Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 10 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 11 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 11 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Became a Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 12 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |