| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Law Enforcement at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Rookie |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 26 |
| 3 | Rewarded for a successful mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Law Enforcement at age 30 |
| 4 | Established a network of contacts. Gain 3 contacts. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Law Enforcement |
| 5 | Became a Corporate at age 34 |
| 5 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Corporate at age 38 |
| 6 | You befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Manager |
| 7 | Continued as Corporate at age 42 |
| 7 | You rise to a position of power in your colony or corporation. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Corporate |
| 8 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Gained a contact. |
| 10 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Gained a contact. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Commander |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 12 | Is now a Captain |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 13 | Is now a Admiral |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 70 |
| 14 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 14 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 7 |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |