Every decision, whether it’s the strategic destruction of enemy fleets, the defense of a vulnerable ally, or the betrayal of a long-standing partner, impacts the player’s standing in the eye..

Yet faction alliances come with strings attached. Missions must be completed, tribute paid, and rival factions antagonized.

Scout new regions regularly: To stay on top of changing market trends, it’s essential to scout new areas and visit different ports frequently.

When you hit the top tier of hostility with any of the game’s six factions — four regional powers and two global megacorps — everything changes. Trade ships vanish, patrols get aggressive, a..