| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Corporate at age 18 |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Gain a contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Line/Crew |
| 4 | Switched to Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 6 | Continued as Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | Gained a contact. |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Nearly killed. |
| 9 | Became a Free Trader at age 50 |
| 9 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Free Trader at age 54 |
| 10 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 11 | Continued as Free Trader at age 58 |
| 11 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Experienced Trader |
| 12 | Continued as Free Trader at age 62 |
| 12 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |