| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Captain |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 6 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 6 | Is now a Admiral |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 7 |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 8 |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Diplomat at age 46 |
| 9 | Is now a Intern |
| 9 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 10 | Continued as Diplomat at age 50 |
| 10 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Diplomat at age 54 |
| 11 | Your reign is acclaimed by all as being fair and wise – or in the case of a dilettante, you sponge off your family’s wealth a while longer. Gain either a jealous relative or an unhappy subject as an Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Is now a 3rd Secretary |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Diplomat |
| 12 | Retired at age 58 |
| 12 | Good fortune |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |