CDArmy Membership Tiers

CDArmy is the workforce arm of CDA. Membership tiers determine your access level, mission eligibility, and earning potential.

Unwashed (visitor) Not a member. Can browse public CDA content only.

Civilian (free, requires Nexus ID) Entry level. Access to CDA.Wiki, CDA.Theater browsing, basic Arena profile, Charlie Recon scans, and community forum. No mission access.

Cadet ($9.99/month, billed quarterly at $29.97/qtr) Community pool access. Can view mission details, participate in discussions, and begin Institute courses. XP multiplier: 0.5x.

Enlisted ($8.33/month, billed annually at $99.96/yr, requires vetting) Merc pool access. Can accept and execute missions. Background check required. Receives NAC Standard hardware token. XP multiplier: 1.0x.

Officer ($6.94/month, billed every 3 years at $249.84/3yr, advanced vetting) Full operations access. Can lead mission teams, access advanced tools, and mentor Cadets. Receives NAC Pro hardware token. XP multiplier: 1.25x.

Crew (employee, invitation only) CDA staff. Full ecosystem access, all mission types, executive tools, and quarterly profit sharing. Receives NAC Crew hardware token. XP multiplier: 2.0x.

Each tier requires the one below it. You cannot skip from Civilian to Officer. Vetting at the Enlisted level includes identity verification and a background check. Officer vetting adds professional credential verification.