| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Severely injured. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Became a Journalist at age 22 |
| 2 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Freelancer |
| 3 | Voluntarily left Journalist |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Become leader in social movement. |
| 3 | Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 3 | Graduated at age 26. |
| 4 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Is now a Crewman |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 4 | Gain a contact. |
| 4 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 4 | Is now a Ensign |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Commander |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Forced to muster out. |
| 10 | Became a Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 10 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |