Stats

The player has several stats that can be increased in order to progress in the game

Hacking
Represents the player's ability to code and hack.

Affects:
 * Time it takes to hack a server
 * Time it takes to execute the grow and weaken Netscript function
 * Chance to successfully hack a server
 * Percent money stolen when hacking a server
 * Success rate of certain crimes
 * Success rate of Hacking option during Infiltration
 * Time it takes to create a program
 * Faction reputation gain when carrying out Hacking Contracts or Field Work

Gain experience by:
 * Manually hacking servers through Terminal
 * Executing hack, grow, or weaken through a script
 * Committing certain crimes
 * Infiltration
 * Carrying out Hacking Contracts or doing Field work for Factions
 * Working software/IT-related jobs at a company
 * Studying at a university

Strength
Represents the player's physical offensive power

Affects:
 * Success rate of certain crimes
 * Success rate of Combat options during Infiltration
 * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
 * Company reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:
 * Committing certain crimes
 * Infiltration
 * Working out at a gym
 * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction

Defense
Represents the player's ability to withstand damage

Affects:
 * Success rate of certain crimes
 * The player's HP
 * Success rate of Combat options during Infiltration
 * How much damage the player takes during Infiltration
 * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
 * Company reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:
 * Committing certain crimes
 * Infiltration
 * Working out at a gym
 * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction

Dexterity
Represents the player's skill and adeptness in performing certain tasks

Affects:
 * Success rate of certain crimes
 * Success rate of Combat, Lockpick, and Escape options during Infiltration
 * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
 * Company reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:
 * Committing certain crimes
 * Infiltration
 * Working out at a gym
 * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction

Agility
Represents the player's speed and ability to move

Affects:
 * Success rate of certain crimes
 * Success rate of Combat, Sneak, and Escape options during Infiltration
 * Faction reputation gain for Security and Field Work
 * Company reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:
 * Committing certain crimes
 * Infiltration
 * Working out at a gym
 * Doing Security/Field Work for a faction

Charisma
Represents the player's social abilities

Affects:
 * Success rate of certain crimes
 * Success rate of Bribe option during Infiltration
 * Faction reputation gain for Field Work
 * Company reputation gain for most jobs

Gain experience by:
 * Committing certain crimes
 * Infiltration
 * Working out at a gym
 * Working a relevant job at a company
 * Doing Field work for a Faction