Does the NPC crew gain XP at the same rate as players?

[Webgear]

Curious.

 

[777Driver]

Accelerated for npc crew members. They take some of your XP, but rank up much faster.

 

[Webgear]

Thanks. I guess it follows that an Elite NPC crewmember can use fixed weapons like an NPC pirate?

 

[Speedcuffs]

Thanks. I guess it follows that an Elite NPC crewmember can use fixed weapons like an NPC pirate?

Oh yes, when ranked up they're pretty good with fixed.

In fact they fly my Corvette better than me.