| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 2 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 2 | Forced to muster out. |
| 3 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Crewman |
| 3 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 5 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
| 6 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 38 |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 6 | Is now a 4th Officer |
| 7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
| 7 | Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Became a Infantry at age 46 |
| 8 | Is now a Private |
| 8 | Moved to a new world. |
| 8 | Commissioned in Army/Infantry |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 8 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Captain |
| 9 | Continued as Infantry at age 50 |
| 9 | Gained a contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Major |
| 10 | Continued as Infantry at age 54 |
| 10 | Assigned to a peacekeeping role. |
| 10 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Lieutenant Colonel |
| 11 | Continued as Infantry at age 58 |
| 11 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 11 | Promoted to Infantry officer rank 5 |
| 11 | Is now a Colonel |
| 12 | Voluntarily left Infantry |
| 12 | Returned to Line/Crew at age 62 |
| 12 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 66 |
| 13 | Victim of a crime |
| 13 | Promoted to Line/Crew rank 2 |
| 13 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |