| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Performer at age 18 |
| 1 | Public opinion turns on you. |
| 2 | Became a Flight at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 3 | Continued as Flight at age 26 |
| 3 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 3 | Promoted to Flight rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 4 | Continued as Flight at age 30 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Flight rank 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Flight |
| 5 | Became a Cavalry at age 34 |
| 5 | Is now a Private |
| 5 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 6 | Returned to Flight at age 38 |
| 6 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 6 | Forced to muster out. |
| 7 | Became a Barbarian at age 42 |
| 8 | Continued as Barbarian at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 9 | Continued as Barbarian at age 50 |
| 9 | Find valuable salvage. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | Continued as Barbarian at age 54 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Barbarian at age 58 |
| 11 | run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |