Glossary

Issued by the ISS. Think of the Pioneer's Permit as an intergalactic passport, and something like a driver's license. Not only does it qualify a Starlyng as a Wanderer, it also allows them to conduct officially (Firmament)-sanctioned research, exploration, and foraging across the stars, operate spacecraft (including starships and vessels like the Rebis, so Fleet and Cauda Pavonis members are indeed all certified), and pass Preservation Points unhindered. Often paired with the Maker's Mark to conduct business.

Involves passing some tests beforehand (such as how to treat planets and their species, how to integrate, etc.), which can be studied for at the Sanctuary, Bastion, and various other institutional locations. Although issued by the ISS, the Pioneer's Permit, much like the Maker's Mark, is ultimately subject to the Preservation and its regulations involving planetside interactions.

Starlyngs don't necessarily need a Pioneer's Permit if they're already sanctioned by another Faction, but they're still good to have, and many Starlyngs start off at the Adventurer's Guild regardless. Further, Starlyngs can still be classed as a Wanderer while prioritizing another Faction (this is true of all Factions, yet is notably common for the Adventurer's Guild). However, if a Starlyng wishes to be a full-time Wanderer, a Pioneer's Permit is required.

That being said, Starlyngs don't need to be licensed at all to do their thing—it just makes things easier.

The Pioneer's Permit is a Bronze Root, designed after the name of the first rank of the Interstellar Wanderers.