| Term | History |
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Line/Crew at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 2 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 3 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 22 |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 26 |
| 4 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 4 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Commander |
| 5 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 30 |
| 5 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 6 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 34 |
| 6 | Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 6 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 5 |
| 6 | Is now a Captain |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 7 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 6 |
| 7 | Is now a Admiral |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 8 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 7 |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 9 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 9 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 8 |
| 10 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 10 | You join a gambling circle on board. |
| 10 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 9 |