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So I'm trying to increase my rank within the Empire to try and get the Imperial Cutter. I'm a Squire right now and I tried to do a couple haul missions but when I completed them the progression bar didn't go up but stayed at 21%. Am I missing something? Missions are already terrible with their low credit rewards but if they also increase your rank by nothing, what's the point? I'm trying really hard to get back into Elite but things like this are a serious turn off. Someone please help. )=
I'm assuming that Effect on Influence in the missions might have something to do with it. But I'm not sure. If someone is aware of an effective way to raise rank I would greatly appreciate it. Spending hours trying to figure it out on my own is somewhat frustrating. Thanks for the help Commanders.