| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 6 |
| 6 | Is now a Admiral |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 7 |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | 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 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 8 |