An Association (or Corporation) is a team where players unite to compete against other associations. Each association has 25 regular member slots plus 1 additional slot reserved for a new player (Career Level 1).
Chair: The Association's leader and main representative in interactions with other teams. They manage the Association's membership, rename the team if needed, and designate friendly or rival relationships.
Deputy: Appointed by the chair, deputies support Association leadership and share certain administrative responsibilities.
Member: Standard Association role without special permissions.
Newbie: An additional slot reserved for a player at Career Level 1. This player can be promoted to a regular member slot if the association has open positions.
Joining an association in Rail Nation provides numerous advantages, enhancing gameplay and increasing your chances of winning. Here’s a breakdown of the key benefits:
Competitive Edge and Prestige
Server Victory: Associations compete for the #1 spot in the prestige ranking, essential for winning the server.
Endgame Advantage: During the endgame, Prestige from transports depends on your Association’s teamwork and its position in the transport ranking list. An Association with a higher ranking means greater prestige rewards for its members during the end game.
Workers and Bonuses
Worker Effects: The game provides a range of bonuses to select from and allows participation in auctions to recruit workers.
Reduced Waiting Times: Waiting times for transports are reduced if your association holds a majority at that location.
Association Relations: Set other associations as “friends” or “rivals” to adjust waiting times:
Friend Association: A 25% reduction in waiting times.
Rival Association: A 50% increase in waiting times for your rival Association, leading to longer waiting times in industries where your Association has the majority.
Social and Strategic Support
Team Interaction: Joining an Association gives you access to a community of players, creating opportunities for socialisation and teamwork.
Learning Opportunities: Benefit from experienced players’ advice and tips, helping you master the game faster.
Station Bonuses
Bonus Collection: Association members can collect station bonuses on your behalf, adding them directly to your account (excluding bonus video prizes, which go to the collector upon watching the video).
Prestige from HQ Donations
Headquarters Donations: Donating to your Association’s headquarters grants you additional prestige points, helping to boost your individual ranking. You receive more prestige for being one of the first to donate:
| Upgrade Level | Cost per Donation | Donations Needed | Worker Slots | Maximum Prestige Reward(per donation) | Minimum Prestige Reward (per donation) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 → 2 | $500,000 | 9 | 1 → 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 → 3 | $3,500,000 | 17 | 2 → 3 | 20 | 4 |