| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
| 1 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
| 2 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
| 3 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
| 4 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
| 5 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
| 6 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Surveyor at age 42 |
| 7 | Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 8 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 10 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |