| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Colonist at age 18 |
| 1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Entered Naval Academy at age 26 |
| 3 | Gained a contact. |
| 3 | Graduated with honors at age 26. |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 4 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 4 | Is now a Ensign |
| 4 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 3 |
| 6 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 7 | Gained a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Commander |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 8 | Retired at age 42 |
| 8 | Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |