| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 2 | Became a Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Switched to Wanderer at age 34 |
| 5 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Switched to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Flight at age 42 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Admiral |
| 11 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 11 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 7 |
| 11 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |