Post by loknor on Jun 14, 2019 7:03:53 GMT -5
Currently military ranks are awarded as a combination of reputation and money, just as Trade ranks. This means that as a non-combatant you can pretty much buy yourself to a high rank.
In reality ranks are not awarded on merit of people killed and money probably could help you get a military rank in a banana republic, but for gameplay reasons some link with military missions accomplished for the faction might be a fun.
Also, I think it also would be nice if you would link (military) ship upgrades with said ranks (more than currently is already the case), instead of being able to just buy yourself to the best gear.
Indeed I also could envision there would be a similar thing with spying (apprentice spy, junior spy, spy ,veteran spy, master spy) coupled with access to specialist gear.
I don't envision adding yet another grand grinding fest (i.o.w. keep it accessible), but I think it would give more variety in your choices.
In reality ranks are not awarded on merit of people killed and money probably could help you get a military rank in a banana republic, but for gameplay reasons some link with military missions accomplished for the faction might be a fun.
Also, I think it also would be nice if you would link (military) ship upgrades with said ranks (more than currently is already the case), instead of being able to just buy yourself to the best gear.
Indeed I also could envision there would be a similar thing with spying (apprentice spy, junior spy, spy ,veteran spy, master spy) coupled with access to specialist gear.
I don't envision adding yet another grand grinding fest (i.o.w. keep it accessible), but I think it would give more variety in your choices.
