| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Study Gun Combat (Archaic) as a hobby. |
| 1 | Graduated at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 3 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 3 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
| 4 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
| 6 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
| 7 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
| 7 | Forced to muster out. |
| 8 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 8 | Your ship is damaged, and you have to hitch-hike your way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 8 | Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 9 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 46 |
| 9 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 50 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 10 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 10 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 11 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 54 |
| 11 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 11 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 11 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 12 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 58 |
| 12 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 12 | Is now a Commander |
| 13 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 62 |
| 13 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Retired at age 66 |
| 14 | Gained a contact. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |