risk Posted December 24, 2025 Report Posted December 24, 2025 ILLEGAL FACTION TIER SYSTEM The Illegal Faction Tier System defines how recognized factions progress, what rewards are unlocked at each tier, and what circumstances may result in demotion. Tier placement represents access and trust, not a judgment of strength, popularity, or dominance. Progression is earned through sustained adherence to Faction Standards, not time alone. Faction Standards are defined here and apply to all tiers. How Tier Progression Works All recognized factions enter the system at Tier 1 Promotions and demotions are evaluated on a monthly cadence Time requirements must be met, but time alone is never sufficient Factions must consistently meet Faction Standards Faction Management evaluates patterns of behavior, not isolated incidents Failure to uphold Faction Standards may result in stagnation or demotion at any tier. Faction Management Specific Rewards Low Tier (1-3): - Able to request 1 NPC Swap permanently - Able to request spawned items for events and AltRP Middle Tier (4-6): - Able to request 1 additional NPC swap permanently - Able to request temporary unlocks to imports available at your tier or below High Tier (7-9): - Able to request 1 additional NPC swap permanently - Able to request permanent swaps to imports available at your tier or below once per year Note: NPC swaps are not once per tier, they are once per group. TIER 1 Requirements A faction thread that meets Faction Thread Guidelines Application Questionnaire completed Initial meeting held with assigned Faction Guides Rewards Faction added to the F4 menu Ability to invite faction members Access to faction chat Ability to create ranks Access to a faction treasury Factors for Demotion (Removal from F4) 30 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 2 Requirements 30 days since last promotion or 14 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim one Core Turf, assigned by Faction Management Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines with non-asset rewards (NPC changes, temporary spawned items for events, etc.) Ability to import lore-specific light pistols Ability to import 9mm and .45 ACP ammo (Regular, FMJ, Tracer) Ability to import melee weapons and basic attachments Ability to import chop shop equipment Factors for Demotion 30 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 3 Requirements 30 days since last promotion or 14 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim up to two additional turfs (three total) with normal decay Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a Low Tier Reward Ability to import lore-specific mid-class pistols Ability to import pistol .50 Ability to import .50 AE ammo (Regular) Ability to import .36 revolver and .44 magnum ammo (Regular, FMJ, Tracer) Ability to import 9mm and .45 ACP ammo (HP) Ability to import lore-specific advanced attachments Factors for Demotion 30 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 4 Requirements 45 days since last promotion or 14 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim one additional turf (four total) with normal decay Access to a faction property and warehouse provided by FM (Properties remain FM-owned and are removed if the faction disbands) Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a Medium Tier Reward Ability to import advanced attachments Ability to import .36 revolver and .44 magnum ammo (HP) Ability to import 5.56 and 7.62 ammo (AP, FMJ, Regular, Tracer) Ability to import drug chemicals Faction thread pinned on the forums Factors for Demotion 30 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 5 Requirements 45 days since last promotion or 14 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim one additional turf (five total) with normal decay Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a Medium Tier Reward Ability to import lore-specific shotguns Ability to import lore-specific SMGs and LMGs Ability to import 12-gauge ammo (AP, Normal) Ability to import .50 AE ammo (FMJ, Tracer) Ability to import 5.56 ammo (HP) Ability to import body armor with 50 AP Zero Day Items Faction thread pinned on the forums Factors for Demotion 30 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 6 Requirements 45 days since last promotion or 14 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim one additional turf (six total) with normal decay Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a Medium Tier Reward Ability to import lore-specific assault rifles Ability to import pistol .50 and 12-gauge ammo (HP) Ability to import body armor with 75 AP Factors for Demotion 30 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 7 Requirements 60 days since last promotion or 30 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim one additional turf (seven total) with normal decay Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a High Tier Reward Ability to import body armor with 100 AP Ability to import lore-specific Mk2 assault rifles Factors for Demotion 15 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 8 Requirements 60 days since last promotion or 30 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim one additional turf (eight total) with normal decay Access to a second FM-provided property and warehouse (Removed if demoted to Tier 5) Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a High Tier Reward Ability to import body armor with 100 AP Ability to import lore-specific Mk2 assault rifles Factors for Demotion 15 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards TIER 9 Requirements 90 days since last promotion or 30 days since last demotion Sustained compliance with Faction Standards Rewards Ability to claim two additional turfs (ten total) with normal decay Ability to request Faction Lore Storylines that have a High Tier Reward Occasional access to weaponry not available through standard imports (Limited quantity, FM approval required) Factors for Demotion 15 days of inactivity either in-game or on the faction thread Failure to uphold Faction Standards Quote
