Achieve your first victory.

Win an Admiral tier challenge.

Win an Emperor tier challenge, earning 2 extra talent points.

Win a multiplayer match.

Win a co-op match with more than one player on the same team.

Gain enough experience to rank up.

Reach the rank of Officer.

Reach the rank of Star Captain.

Reach the rank of Star Baron.

Reach the rank of Emperor of the Stars.

Surprise an enemy by using the Strike Team.

Bribe a star system that's already under the influence of your Propaganda.

Create a new hyperspace route between two star systems.

Remove a hyperspace route.

Cause civil unrest by inciting Anarchy.

Cause significant losses with Sucker Punch.

Take control of a sizable enemy fleet with Rogue Fleet.

Trigger a Purge on a system that's being contested by more than one fleet.

Defend one of your star systems with recruits created by using Cannon Fodder while under siege.