| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Engineer/Gunner at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 1 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 1 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Able Spacehand |
| 2 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 22 |
| 2 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 2 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 2 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 2 |
| 2 | Is now a Petty Officer, 3rd class |
| 3 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 26 |
| 3 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 3 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 3 |
| 3 | Is now a Petty Officer, 2nd class |
| 4 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 30 |
| 4 | Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 4 |
| 4 | Is now a Petty Officer, 1st class |
| 5 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 34 |
| 5 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 5 |
| 5 | Is now a Chief Petty Officer |
| 6 | Continued as Engineer/Gunner at age 38 |
| 6 | You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 | Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 6 | Promoted to Engineer/Gunner rank 6 |
| 6 | Is now a Master Chief |
| 7 | Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 7 | Became a Explorer at age 42 |
| 7 | Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Switched to Flight at age 46 |
| 8 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 8 | Commissioned in Navy/Flight |
| 8 | Is now a Ensign |
| 8 | Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 2 |
| 8 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Flight at age 50 |
| 9 | Commanding officer takes an interest in your career. |
| 9 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 3 |
| 9 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 10 | Continued as Flight at age 54 |
| 10 | Accused of a crime |
| 10 | Promoted to Flight officer rank 4 |
| 10 | Is now a Commander |
| 11 | Became a Fixer at age 58 |
| 11 | Beaten by a prison gang. |
| 11 | Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Continued as Fixer at age 62 |
| 12 | Assigned to difficult or backbreaking labour. |
| 12 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 12 | Paroled from prison. |