| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Moved to a new world. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 2 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Continued as Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Warrior |
| 4 | Continued as Barbarian at age 30 |
| 4 | Attacked by enemies that you easily defeat. |
| 4 | Gain Enemy if you don't already have one. |
| 5 | Continued as Barbarian at age 34 |
| 5 | Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 | Forced to muster out. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 7 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 7 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
| 8 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
| 9 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Retired at age 54 |
| 10 | Good fortune |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Moved to a new world. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |