| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Courier at age 18 |
| 1 | Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 2 | Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 | Became a Wanderer at age 22 |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Became a Dilettante at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Wastrel |
| 3 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 4 | Continued as Dilettante at age 30 |
| 4 | Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
| 5 | Continued as Dilettante at age 34 |
| 5 | Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 5 | Is now a Ingrate |
| 6 | Continued as Dilettante at age 38 |
| 6 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 7 | Continued as Dilettante at age 42 |
| 7 | Refused a challenge to a duel for your honour and standing. |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 7 | Is now a Black Sheep |
| 8 | Continued as Dilettante at age 46 |
| 8 | You make an alliance with a powerful and charismatic noble, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 5 |
| 9 | Continued as Dilettante at age 50 |
| 9 | Become deeply involved in politics on your world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 | Promoted to rank 6 |
| 9 | Is now a Scoundrel |
| 10 | Continued as Dilettante at age 54 |
| 10 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 7 |
| 10 | Forced to muster out. |
| 11 | Returned to Courier at age 58 |
| 11 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 | Retired at age 62 |
| 12 | Gained a contact. |
| 13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 | Gained a contact. |
| 14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 | Moved to a new world. |
| 15 | Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |