| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Army Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | A prank goes horribly wrong. |
| 1 | Gain a Rival. |
| 1 | Dropped out of military academy. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 30 |
| 5 | Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures your social standing. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 34 |
| 6 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 7 | Returned to Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 7 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 7 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 8 | Is now a Commander |
| 9 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 9 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 5 |
| 9 | Is now a Captain |
| 10 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 10 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 6 |
| 10 | Is now a Admiral |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 11 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 7 |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Switched to Performer at age 58 |
| 12 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |