Factions
There are 11 17 factions in X4: Foundations (including split vendetta DLC) of which 9 (???) 13 can be befriended by the player. Each faction has allies that they will support and enemies that they will compete against. Factions will try to expand the number of ships and stations that they own and even attempt to annex entire sectors. Performing actions that benefit a faction like killing their enemies, completing missions for them or trading at their stations will increase the rank the player has with the faction while performing hostile or illegal acts will reduce the rank. The Xenon and Kha'ak are locked to hostile at -30 rank while the Scale plate Pact and Fallen Families is locked at -5 rank.
Faction List
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