| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. |
| 2 | Continued as Performer at age 22 |
| 2 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Performer |
| 3 | Became a Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 5 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 10 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Returned to Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 12 | Returned to Flight at age 62 |
| 12 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Retired at age 66 |
| 13 | Moved to a new world. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |