Generally speaking, the higher the reputation with a Faction, the more they like <player>. Conversely, the lower the reputation, the more <player>'s disliked. Good reputation leads to (more, higher-paying) missions, improved trading discounts & the availability of Licenses in the more lawful systems of Albion and Omicron Lyrae (resulting in increased mission variety, rewards and cash bonuses for shooting hostiles), and not getting shot in the face.
| Reputation level | Relation value | Reputation title | Faction colour | Discount on station wares | NPC discount & commission | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +30 | 1 | Blue* | 20%? | 20%? | *<Player> faction always displayed in green; permanent +30 rep | |
| +20 | Blue | ???% | 15% | Plutarch Defence Initiative Membership; HoA Defence Membership; Argon Navy Membership | ||
| +10 | Blue | ???% | 5% | Police Licence; Intoxicants License; Pharmaceuticals Licence | ||
| +5 | Blue | - | - | Protected Species Licence; Hazardous Materials Licence | ||
| 0 | 0 | Blue | - | - | - | |
| -4 (?) | Blue | - | - | - | ||
| -5 (?) to -16 | Red | - | Docking, Trade and Mission access suspended; Otani's ships and stations with aggressive orders will attack faction; Otani's capitals with Defense Officers set to Attack will start fights | |||
| -17 and below | Red | - | - | Otani and his FIGHT ships will be attacked at all times | ||
| -18 and below (min -30) | Red | - | - | Otani's TRADE/MINE ships will be attacked at all times |