| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You are falsed accused for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Gain the officer who blamed you as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Broker at age 38 |
| 6 | Your ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Continued as Broker at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Broker |
| 8 | Became a Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 | Became a Explorer at age 50 |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |