How do combat zones work upon

[Sierra275]

Hi guys,

Can someone please explain how combat bonds work? From what I've heard, you get them by killing ships in a conflict zone. I'm currently staking out the high intensity one at Sorbago, but I haven't gotten a cent from killing ships (I sided with the Empire btw, so I'm killing local security ships). I've heard that you need to choose a faction when you enter the combat zone, but I have never been presented with that option after entering the combat zone over five times. Are there certain prerequisites, like you must be friendly with the Empire, or you have to accept a certain mission in order for kills to count towards combat bonds? Or does it only work in Open play? The closest I've ever come to choosing a "side" is just by shooting the guys on the other side, but I don't get any combat bonds or anything.

Also, is killing the resistance a viable way to up my Empire reputation and/or rank?

Thank you

 

[Minudra]

To join a faction come into the combat zone, come to a stop and go to your right hand screen. Under the last tab is a faction option. Chose the winning side

 

[Sierra275]

Thank you!