| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 2 | Entered Naval Academy at age 22 |
| 2 | Spent the college years partying. |
| 2 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 5 | Became a Dilettante at age 30 |
| 5 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 5 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 5 | A family scandal forces you out of your position. |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 6 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 6 | An assassin attempts to end your life. |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 7 | Join a conspiracy of nobles that were caught. |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 8 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 9 | 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. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |