| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Barbarian at age 18 |
| 1 | Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 2 | Continued as Barbarian at age 22 |
| 2 | Drafted into Navy |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Warrior |
| 3 | Became a Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 4 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 8 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 46 |
| 8 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 9 | Became a Scientist at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |