| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Army Support at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Private |
| 1 | Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 1 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Army Support |
| 2 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 3 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 5 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Is now a Crewman |
| 7 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 8 | Gain a contact. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 8 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 9 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 9 | Is now a Ensign |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 9 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 54 |
| 10 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 11 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 58 |
| 11 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 11 | Forced to muster out. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |