| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 | Became a Performer at age 30 |
| 4 | Moved to a new world. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Continued as Performer at age 34 |
| 5 | Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on your homeworld. |
| 6 | Continued as Performer at age 38 |
| 6 | Good fortune |
| 7 | Continued as Performer at age 42 |
| 7 | Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 8 | Continued as Performer at age 46 |
| 8 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 8 | Forced to muster out. |
| 9 | Became a Worker at age 50 |
| 9 | Spent time maintaining and using heavy vehicles. |
| 10 | Continued as Worker at age 54 |
| 10 | You are rewarded for your diligence or cunning. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |