Haven't found a way to edit basic.cfg to increase starting reknown.
However, you can edit that file to change the quantity of reknown earned for (1) reaching objective (2) completing objective, and (3) ending patrol.
Having done that, buy the CPO's and SR Seamen you need to fill out the ranks, pick any one-qual, no cost officer and go to sea. Go to the objective (earn the reknown), complete the 24 hour patrol there (more reknown), and teleport back to base.
You will no doubt have sunk one or two ships as well enroute or while patrolling the objective. Give any medals earned only to those crew you intend to keep (your qualified PO's). Dismiss unwanted officers and ratings and buy the ones you want. Then upgrade your boat.
I have not tried, but I suppose it is possible, to edit that same file to increase the reknown earned by completing the Academy before your first mission.
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