Interstellar Dominion is an open world game set in space. Two factions are at war, the Vanguard, and the Empyrean. The actions you take will determine what faction you belong to. As if this wasn't enough of a mess pirates are out looking to turn any ship they see into scrap to sell
Who you work for, who you attack, and who you help is tracked and represented with a faction level. Show loyalty to a faction and your level will increase, this leads to better contract payments, and their ships will be willing to join your squad and help in combat. Work against your faction and your level will decrease.