Reputation & factions

Reputation buys access and protection, and it also paints a target on your back. The right connections unlock exclusive deals.

Factions

Faction	Who they are	Known effects
Security	The station’s law enforcement	Clean inspections raise it, but not after contraband was on display (48.3.12). High standing makes inspections easier.
Lower Levels	Your neighborhood	Not documented yet
Revolution	Revolutionaries looking for leverage	Not documented yet
Black Market	The underground trade	At −40 you keep the janitorial service but pay double (48.3.10).

The elite and the mob also matter. Fallen elites visit the shop, and mob justice punishes shopkeepers who cross the wrong people.

Protection

Joe Wild sells perks that keep you protected. See Characters.

Tips

Good Security standing makes inspections easier, which matters most if you sell weapons.

Sources: Steam store page, patch notes 48.3.10 and 48.3.12, Wand Report preview.