| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 4 | Good fortune |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Crewman |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
| 10 | Imperial trade restrictions force you out of business. |
| 11 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 11 | Abuse your position for profit |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 12 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 6 |
| 12 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 66 |
| 13 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 13 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 7 |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |