The Basics (these will be elaborated / refined in the future):
Each house will have a "point" range of 0-100 points, starting at 30.
Each pirate faction will have a "point" range of 0-50 points, starting at 10.
The Zoners have a "point" range of 0-50, starting at 10.

House factions gain points by:
Killing enemy bases/ships
Doing successful trades

House factions lose points by:
Losing friendly bases/ships