Start the game, type in your character's name then exit the game before you leave port. Go to the "Documents" folder where your game file is located, then to the "SH4\DataCFG\Save Games\00000000\" folder. Use a text editor to open the "Career Track" file. Go down to the "Player Current Renown" line and put in "5000000000.00" or any desired number. You will now have that much renown to start the game with.
Smiley faces on radar
Go to the radar and press [STRG]. The radar contacts will appear as smiley faces.