| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Entered Naval Academy at age 18 |
| 1 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 | Graduated with honors at age 18. |
| 2 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 2 | Is now a Crewman |
| 2 | Commissioned in Navy/Engineer/Gunner |
| 2 | Is now a Ensign |
| 2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 3 | Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 2 |
| 3 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 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 3 |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner officer rank 4 |
| 5 | Is now a Commander |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 6 | You are tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow crewman. Gain that character as a Rival. |
| 7 | Became a Free Trader at age 38 |
| 7 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 | Continued as Free Trader at age 42 |
| 8 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 | Continued as Free Trader at age 46 |
| 9 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 10 | Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 10 | Became a Field Researcher at age 50 |
| 10 | Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 54 |
| 11 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 58 |
| 12 | Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts you from your work. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 3 |