| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Ground Assault at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Marine |
| 7 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 7 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 46 |
| 8 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 8 | Promoted to Ground Assault rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 9 | Continued as Ground Assault at age 50 |
| 9 | Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 10 | Became a Performer at age 54 |
| 10 | Criticised a questionable political leader on your homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |