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A character's name is usually preceded by his title. Title is determined by a character's experience and reputation. Reputation divides titles into two classes depending on if it's positive or negative. Experience determines the rest, according to the following table:

Good	Evil	Experience
Civilian	Civilian	0
Private	Miscreant	10
Corporal	Delinquent	100
Midshipman	Nuisance	500
Sergeant	Trouble Maker	1,000
First Sergeant	Outlaw	2,000
Warrant Officer	Mercenary	5,000
Ensign	Thief	10,000
Lieutenant	Smuggler	15,000
Major	Robber	20,000
Commander	Public Enemy	25,000
Commodore	Terrorist	35,000
Colonel	Pirate	50,000
Vice Admiral	Infamous Pirate	75,000
Admiral	Dread Pirate	100,000
Fleet Admiral	Galactic Scourge	250,000
Emperor	Dark Overlord	500,000