Ranks
Ranks are earned while doing activities in the galaxy. The Pilots Federation ranks all pilots in combat, trade, exploration and CQC from harmless to elite.[1] A pilot's rank can be improved through trade, exploration, combat and CQC.[2] All players are a part of the Pilot's Federation by default.
Empire Ranks
There are 14 ranks in the Imperial Navy. Highly ranked players are allowed access to special Empire missions and ships, and are granted permits to access restricted systems.
For players to be promoted through the Empire's ranks they must complete missions or other favourable activities with Empire minor factions, and then complete a promotion mission for the Imperial Navy.
Federation Ranks
There are 14 ranks in the Federal Navy Auxiliary. Highly ranked players are allowed access to special Federation missions and ships, and are granted permits to access restricted systems.
For players to be promoted through the Federation's ranks they must complete missions or other favourable activities with Federation minor factions (which will generally take a long time depending on the activity), and then complete a promotion mission for the Federal Navy.
CQC Ranks
CQC Championship is a combat simulation made available by Utopixx Entertainment, a Federation company.[4] By participating in CQC matches you gain experience to rank up. This can be used to unlock customizable loadouts. The max rank is 50.[5] You also, separately, increase your Pilots Federation CQC rank.[3]
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