Let me get back on answering that question. I went to figure out how long it would take and I noticed a strong imbalance. I need to re-draft that section.
Very well thought thrue and written. This has my vote to be approved. I'm strongly considering joining ,since the new trade route system is more or less unsatisfying for me. Do you make a decent profit from trade runs and how long does it take to actually acquire , let's say , a Slave Liner , in the SU ?
New member information has been Updated. There has also been some changes in allotment point rewards as well.
All ranks of probationary member have been re-balanced. All new members can now expect to spend 10 hours of in game time before earning their allotment point requirements to be proper members.
Greenhorns need only to earn enough allotment points to cover the cost of the union providing their starting equipment. Starting as a greenhorm is probably the easiest way into the union.
Bruisers are for players with combat experience. The requirements for a bruiser are nearly double that of the greenhorn, but unlike greenhorns bruisers may operate bombers and earn a bonus for raiding.
The last group called Herders have a massive allotment requirement. Unlike the Greenhorns and Bruisers, the Herders are primarily traders and are allowed to donate money towards allotment points. This massive gap is because a herder can earn more credits in 10 hours than Greenhorns and bruisers can collect pirates and raid transports.
Liners within the Slavers Union are treated like flag ships, as such they come with an extra cost. A Herder starting with a liner can expect to pay 95,000 allotment points (Herder cost + liner Cost) before gaining proper membership.
Bruiser's may not start with gunships. All gunship class vessels must be purchased after the bruiser has become a raider.
Apologies about the delay Pilgrimage. We had approved your application as soon as we saw it. I wondered why you never responded to my PM. I'll get back to you ASAP - NEXUS
The order of consideration has not been updated to show that we have paid for our proposal (and several others as well). Are we being considered for a faction status?
I have heard from un-official channels that admins are not even considering any faction until 4.85 goes live. I have been unable to get confirmation because not a one I have attempted to PM or Skype has gotten back to me.
I would like to make an edit to my application known, I recently decided to reoutfit an old Pirates Transport to fit the needs of the Slavers Union, I trust this will be taken into account and I will no longer require setup.
The faction Rank rules have been updated. Recently I have become aware that the Union has not been very accessible for other established players to join, which make the aspect of forced recruitment that we like to RP difficult.
There now only one "probationary" starting rank. New players are no longer required to make an allotment requirement to progress, but still need to be a part of the faction for a least 3 weeks (This number may get reduced again)
All members are required to earn at least 5000 allotment points a month, but they are no long restricted upon how they may earn them, regardless of rank type.
Rank information has been updated, please read.
If there are any question, particularly from current members please ask them here.
As for those of you who have submitted applications, I will be getting back to you shortly. (Most likely tomorrow)