| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 5 | Continued as Flight at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Flight rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 6 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 6 | Became a Pirate at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Lackey |
| 6 | Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Is now a Henchman |
| 7 | Continued as Pirate at age 42 |
| 7 | Involved in the planning of an impressive heist. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Corporal |
| 8 | Continued as Pirate at age 46 |
| 8 | You spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Sergeant |
| 9 | Continued as Pirate at age 50 |
| 9 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Pirate at age 54 |
| 10 | Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 10 | Is now a Leader |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |