v6.01 · REP

⏵ REPUTATION SYSTEM

MAJOR FACTIONS

UEE / ADVOCACY
Lawful authority. Unlock law-enforcement missions, special bounty contracts, and UEE-issued equipment.
Unlocks: Law enforcement missions, bounties, UEE armor
CRUSADER INDUSTRIES
Industrial spaceflight pioneer. Crusader ships and proprietary components at faction discounts.
Unlocks: Crusader (Quantum, Herald), components (coolers, power plants)
HURSTON DYNAMICS
Defense contractor and manufacturer. Access exclusive Hurston weapons and armor kits.
Unlocks: Hurston weapons, armor, industrial gear
MICROTECH
Processor and electronics manufacturer. Components and system integrations.
Unlocks: Components (radars, computers, scanners)
ARCCORP
Consumer goods and robotics. Components and civilian-grade systems.
Unlocks: Components (med-tech, life support)
XENOTHREAT (ENEMY)
Hostile invaders. Oppose these to raise UEE reputation; align for criminal access.
Rep effect: Criminal reputation when allied
NINETAILS LOCKDOWN (ENEMY)
Criminal blockade fleet. Criminal rep when allied; high-risk bounty rewards.
Rep effect: Criminal reputation when allied
HEADHUNTERS (ENEMY)
Pirate hunting crew. Criminal missions, anti-law enforcement contracts.
Rep effect: Criminal reputation when allied
ROUGH & TUMBLE (PYRO)
Fringe salvage and combat operations in lawless space. Criminal-aligned.
Rep effect: Criminal reputation, Pyro access

REPUTATION LEVELS

Faction standing progresses through distinct tiers as you complete missions and activities. Each level unlocks new opportunities and merchant pricing.

NEUTRAL
No reputation standing. Limited access to faction missions and vendors. Standard pricing.
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FRIENDLY
Early reputation. Access to faction missions begins. Minor vendor discounts (5–10%).
Basic missions
HONORED
Strong standing. Full mission access. Moderate discounts (10–15%) on faction items. Early access to rare gear.
Full missions, discs
EXALTED
Maximum standing. Exclusive contracts and highest-tier missions. Best discounts (15–20%) and unique items.
Exclusive items

GRINDING REPUTATION FAST

Different factions reward reputation at different rates depending on mission type. Focus on high-rep mission chains to level faster.

UEE / ADVOCACY
Law Enforcement
Fast rep: Bounty hunting and criminal suppression. High risk, high reward. Rep from bounty value.
Protection Contracts
Steady grind: Escort and convey missions. Lower risk, consistent rep gain. Good for early progression.
Counter-Crime
Optimal combo: Combat crime reports + combat zones. Stack multiple objectives for bonus rep.
CRUSADER INDUSTRIES
Cargo Runs
High volume: Transport missions between Crusader locations. Volume-based rep, fast turnaround.
R&D Missions
Specialized: Retrieval and testing contracts. Longer missions, high rep per completion.
Facility Defense
Combat grind: Defend Crusader installations. Scales with combat performance and difficulty.
HURSTON DYNAMICS
Salvage Ops
Unique grind: Salvage and recovery contracts. Rep tied to materials recovered and condition maintained.
Weapon Tests
Combat-heavy: Live-fire testing contracts. Damage dealt = rep earned. Scales quickly in combat zones.
Outpost Supply
Steady pace: Supply runs to Hurston facilities. Consistent rep, minimal risk.
MICROTECH & ARCCORP
Data Retrieval
Tech missions: Acquire and transfer data. Rep tied to data integrity and speed. Lower combat intensity.
Facility Missions
Flexible: Wide variety of station and planet-based tasks. Consistent rep, scalable difficulty.

CRIMINAL RATING SYSTEM

HOW CRIMINAL RATING WORKS
Criminal rating (CR) tracks your standing with law enforcement. Actions like illegal trading, theft, or murder increase your CR. At high CR, law enforcement becomes hostile on sight. Criminal rating affects mission availability and NPC interactions.
GAINING CRIMINAL RATING
  • Illegal cargo transport — Moving contraband increases CR proportional to cargo value
  • Theft and salvage abuse — Taking property from others or from restricted areas
  • Murder and assault — Killing or attacking non-target NPCs or players (immediate spike)
  • Piracy — Attacking lawful traders or merchants
  • Enemy faction alignment — Choosing criminal-aligned factions raises CR over time
CLEARING YOUR RECORD
  • Pay fines at kiosks — Spaceports have fine kiosks. Pay your CR to reduce rating incrementally. Costly but fast.
  • Serve prison time — If apprehended, accept prison sentence. Time served reduces CR. Free but takes real time.
  • Complete lawful missions — High-rep UEE and faction lawful missions slowly reduce CR over time.
  • Time decay — CR naturally decays if you avoid illegal activities. Very slow; other methods faster.
CRIMINAL RATING EFFECTS
  • Low CR (0–5) — Minimal NPC reaction. Law enforcement may question you but typically friendly.
  • Medium CR (5–15) — Law enforcement becomes wary. Bounty hunters may appear. Some vendors refuse service.
  • High CR (15+) — Wanted status. Immediate hostility from law enforcement and bounty hunters. Most vendors blocked. Prison transport may intercept you.
BOUNTY HUNTING & CRIMINAL PROFIT
High criminals can be hunted by players and NPCs for bounties. Some pilots choose to build criminal reputation intentionally to access exclusive criminal mission chains (piracy, black-market trading) and criminal faction unlocks. High risk, high reward. Expect constant combat if you go this route.