Most (if not all) Powerplay subreddits will have some basic how-to guides to help people wrap their brains around Powerplay and hit the ground running. I know there is a dedicated section of the Frontier Forums for roleplay, but that's not a place I've personally frequented. Most of the Powerplay subreddits have a mix between 'business' (maintaining the power), general commentary, and roleplay. I am not aware of a subreddit specifically for roleplay, but wouldn't be surprised if one exists. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask. Rather for the role-play and social interaction. I'm a trader myself, pledged to an Imperial faction, but not for the bonuses. You can read the specific bonuses that each power provides in your in-game console.īefore you pledge to a Powerplay faction, I'd recommend you check out the Powerplay subreddits ( listed here) for each power, and decide based on the community more than the 'bonuses' you'll receive.

For example, being pledged to Hudson has the potential to net you additional funds for combat-related actions. Pledging to the Federation factions (Hudson or Winters) will only grant you the specific bonuses they provide. Being a part of a power also provides you a 'salary' depending upon the rank you achieve within the power. Pledging to a Powerplay faction will also increase the number of interdictions you experience, as hostile powers will attempt to take you out (NPCs and players), even in friendly territory. Pledging to Edmund Mahon or Zemina Torval gives you a minor leg up in trading, but not significantly so. The powers have various rewards, bonuses, and payments, none of which include a system permit (such as the Sol permit).Īs a trader, Powerplay may have limited appeal to you. There are ranks in Powerplay as well (1-5), and those are gained (and lost) on a weekly basis depending upon your weekly contribution to the power to which you are pledged. Again, entirely separate from the Naval Ranks. 'Pledging' to a power is the province of Powerplay. Advancing through each navy, at this time limited to Federal and Imperial navies, unlocks system permits and faction exclusive ships. 'Grinding Naval Rank' - as you are doing to get the Sol permit - is entirely separate from Powerplay.

The Empire and the Federation both have a 'Naval Rank' progression. To start off this post, I'd like to state that your questions have A LOT of answers, and only further clarifying questions are likely to get you the answers you're after. Post/comment not appearing? It may have entered our AutoModerator's event horizon. Read the Subreddit's Rules and Removals Info Page before posting

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