Reputation is one of the core components of Kay Vess' story in , as the young scoundrel finds her way through the Outer Rim's criminal underworld by dealing with four of its major syndicates: The Pyke Syndicate, Hutt Cartel, Crimson Dawn, and Ashiga Clan. Each group controls different districts across the planets Kay can visit, and while siding with one syndicate consistently can provide great rewards, if another is angered enough, entire territories will be much harder to access without resorting to stealth, and death squads may be sent after Kay, making the open world a far more hostile place and restricting movement significantly.