
For standard games, the maximum chaos rating is 6. The higher the chaos level, the more unpredictable and dangerous the galaxy becomes. The dominance of factions in the galaxy changes over time. The entire crew levels together, so from here you can view your crew's level and the amount of XP needed to reach the next level. Click here to learn more.Ĭrew Stats can be found in the overview menu. Weapons Specialists have access to advanced turrets, missiles, as well as the occasional nuclear device.

The Weapons Specialist wields an arsenal of powerful weapons in order to ensure the survival of the ship and its crew within combat situations. Scientists can scan for potential hidden objects in a sector and view acquired information about other vessels’ statuses and components. The Scientist oversees the use of programs and viruses, as well as the ship's sensors. The Engineer manages the ship’s reactor, facilitates power allocation to the various systems, and repairs any damage inflicted to those systems. The Pilot controls the movement and rotation of the ship itself: dodging enemy fire, positioning the ship to allow turrets to fire clear shots, as well as aligning the ship to warp to new sectors. The Captain's should be considered absolute, as their orders are often necessary to coordinate and support the roles of every other class. The Captain holds a position of leadership.

As such, all crewmembers must be prepared to perform their individual tasks, follow directives from their captain, and even fill the roles of other crewmembers if they should become incapacitated. Teamwork and coordination are of the utmost importance when embarking on a mission, and can make the difference between success and failure. Many starships consist of a five person crew, each assuming an essential role onboard the ship.
