| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Became a Pirate at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Lackey |
| 2 | You commit a legendary crime. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Henchman |
| 3 | Continued as Pirate at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Became a Infantry at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 5 | Became a Free Trader at age 34 |
| 5 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Moved to a new world. |
| 7 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 7 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 9 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 11 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 11 | Is now a Commander |
| 12 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. You actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |