| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scavenger at age 18 |
| 1 | Amnesia. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scavenger at age 22 |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 3 | Became a Thief at age 26 |
| 3 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Became a Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Moved to a new world. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Returned to Scavenger at age 46 |
| 8 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 9 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |