| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Gained a contact. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 2 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Your business or ship thrives. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 6 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | You are blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Your guilt drives you to excel. |
| 9 | Became a Performer at age 50 |
| 9 | An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding you far from home. |
| 10 | Switched to Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 12 | Became a Pirate at age 62 |
| 12 | Is now a Lackey |
| 12 | Arrested |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Became a Thug at age 66 |
| 13 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |