The galaxy of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a complex web of political factions, criminal syndicates, and diverse alien species, each with their own agendas and territories. Your interactions with these groups will significantly impact your journey. The Reputation and Faction System allows you to gain favor or incur the wrath of these organizations, opening up new opportunities or creating formidable obstacles.
Building a positive reputation with a faction can grant you access to unique vendors, special quests, or even allies. Conversely, antagonizing a faction can lead to them becoming hostile, ambushing you, or denying you access to their services. Understanding the relationships between different factions and how your actions affect them is crucial for navigating the political landscape and achieving your goals. This section will guide you through the intricacies of this system, helping you to strategically manage your standing with the various powers that shape the Old Republic.
Understanding Factions
Factions are groups of characters or organizations with shared goals and interests. Examples might include:
- The Galactic Republic: The central governing body.
- The Sith Empire: A major antagonistic force.
- Various Criminal Guilds: Smugglers, bounty hunters, etc.
- Alien Species Organizations: Representatives of species like Twi'leks or Wookiees.
- Jedi Order/Sith Cults: Force-sensitive organizations.
Gaining Reputation
You typically gain reputation with a faction by:
- Completing quests for them.
- Making dialogue choices that al with their interests.
- Donating resources or credits.
- Successfully completing faction-specific challenges.
Losing Reputation
Reputation can be lost by:
- Completing quests for rival factions.
- Making dialogue choices that oppose their interests.
- Attacking their members or destroying their property.
- Failing to complete quests for them.
Faction Standing Tiers
Factions often have standing tiers, such as:
- Hostile: Members will attack you on sight.
- Neutral: No strong positive or negative relationship.
- Friendly: Members may offer minor assistance or discounts.
- Ally: Sificant benefits, access to special gear or quests.
Faction Interdependencies
Be aware that your standing with one faction can affect your standing with others. For example, helping the Republic might anger the Sith, and vice versa. Strategic choices are often required to balance these relationships.