Union Rates

There are two pay scales covered under the Imperium-wide union rates. The first, the rank rate, is generally in use on ships operated by large corporations. The second, or skill rate, is more common on independent ships or those operated by small companies.

An individual signed on for working passage may not work more than three jumps in succession. If they remain for the fourth jump, they are considered to have been hired on at the union rate in effect on that ship.

The crew of a ship is paid monthly. Since usual procedure is to spend one week in jump and one week in port, the crew is usually paid every other jump. Faster turnaround in port generally results in a bonus or temporary rate increase; this extra cost is passed on to the customer.

Rank Rate

Crew Area	Salary (Cr)	+10% bonus per skill rating above 1 of...
Command	1000 x BRN	Pilot, Leader
Bridge	500 x BRN	Pilot, Astrogation, Leader
Engineering	500 x BRN	Engineering
Flight	1000	Pilot, Ships Boat
Stewards	500 x Steward rating
Medical	500 x Medical rating
Gunnery	500	Gunnery
Maintenance	500	Admin, Mechanical
Ship's Troops	500
Frozen Watch	500

BRN is the Basic Rank Number as defined by Imperial services; Merchant 4th Officer and Naval Ensign are both Basic Rank Number 1.

Skill Rate

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