| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 | Became a Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Drafted into Scout |
| 4 | Became a Courier at age 30 |
| 4 | You discover a world, item or information of worth to the Imperium. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Scout |
| 5 | Continued as Courier at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Continued as Courier at age 38 |
| 6 | Spend several years jumping from world to world in your scout ship. |
| 7 | Continued as Courier at age 42 |
| 7 | Your ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Thief at age 54 |
| 10 | Arrested and charged. |
| 10 | Hired a lawyer to beat the charges. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |