Starfield – How To Join The Crimson Fleet

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the criminal underworld of Starfield by joining the notorious Crimson Fleet. This pirate syndicate operates throughout the Settled Systems, preying on merchant vessels and civilian transports with ruthless efficiency.

The Starfield Crimson Fleet represents one of the most dangerous and organized pirate factions you’ll encounter. The United Colonies military forces have declared war on these space marauders, creating the perfect opportunity for players seeking an undercover adventure. Your mission: infiltrate their ranks to either dismantle the organization from within or embrace the life of interstellar piracy.

The Starfield Crimson Fleet questline, officially titled ‘Deep Cover,’ becomes accessible only after specific triggering conditions are met. Unlike main story missions, this faction quest requires deliberate actions to initiate.

• Criminal Activities Method: Get apprehended for theft or assault in New Atlantis on Jemison – UC security will confront you directly
• Contraband Detection Method: Attempt to transport illegal goods through United Colonies controlled space; ship scans will detect contraband and result in detention
• Direct Contact Method: Approach United Colonies SysDef personnel voluntarily to request undercover assignment

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Left: You could get caught while stealing from an ATM; Right: Your contraband could get detected via ship scan.

Regardless of which initiation method you choose, your path to pirate membership begins with a critical meeting with Commander Ikande of United Colonies SysDef. He presents a compelling ultimatum: serve lengthy prison time for your crimes or accept a dangerous undercover assignment infiltrating the Crimson Fleet.

Since you’ll be operating deep undercover, Commander Ikande warns that pirate leaders may demand you commit serious criminal acts. How you respond to these moral dilemmas remains your decision, though be warned – getting caught by UC authorities during criminal activities still results in fines and bounties.

Commander Ikande gives you an offer you can’t refuse. Well, technically, you can, but what’s the point?

Your first major assignment takes you to the Martian mining colony of Cydonia, where you’ll establish your criminal credentials through a series of carefully orchestrated missions.

• Locate corrupt Trade Authority officer Saoirse and pay her 1,000 credits for intelligence about Aurora drug shipments moving through the Settled Systems
• Visit the Cydonia cantina and deliver the drug sample to Adler Kemp, hinting at your interest in moving ‘special cargo’
• Collect outstanding debts from Karl in the Deimos Miner’s Quarters using persuasion (skill check), payment (3,000 credits), or direct confrontation
• Return to Adler for information about the Astraea vessel, advancing to the crucial ‘Rook Meets King’ mission phase

The tasks in Cydonia lead to a high-ranking member of the Crimson Fleet.

The ‘Rook Meets King’ quest introduces you to Naeva, a high-ranking Crimson Fleet commander. This mission serves as your true test of loyalty and criminal capability.

• Travel to Europa’s orbit and locate the Astraea spacecraft; hail the vessel to initiate contact with Naeva
• Learn about Austin Rake, a former pirate who abandoned the organization and now requires ‘handling’
• Proceed to Enceladus and intercept the Ragana transport vessel hiding the fugitive
• Strategic decision points include:
  • UC SysDef Approach: Board diplomatically to negotiate with captain and crew members
  • Crimson Fleet Method: Make intimidating demands during boarding procedures
  • Assassination Order: Command the crew to execute Austin Rake immediately
  • Direct Assault: Open fire without warning to eliminate the vessel entirely
• If boarding occurs, additional choices emerge: permit Austin Rake’s escape (maintaining peaceful relations) or eliminate all witnesses through violent means

Upon mission completion, return to Naeva on Europa with your report. Strategic deception proves valuable here – we successfully reported ‘[Lie] Austin Rake is dead. The Ragana survived’ despite allowing his escape, demonstrating the value of persuasion skills in pirate operations.

Make a decision about what you’ll do to the Ragana and Austin Rake.

Successfully completing the previous objectives earns you coordinates to The Key, the massive space station serving as Crimson Fleet headquarters. This formidable base orbits Suvorov in the Kryx system.

Docking procedures initiate a brief cinematic sequence featuring pirate interactions. Naeva personally greets you, providing an extensive tour of the facility and introducing key personnel. The initiation culminates with an audience with Delgado, the faction’s supreme leader.

While you officially gain Crimson Fleet membership status, Delgado requires one final test of loyalty: infiltrate the prison complex known as The Lock to definitively prove your commitment to the pirate cause.

Naeva will introduce you to her pirate pals.

Mastering Crimson Fleet operations requires understanding both immediate benefits and long-term strategic implications.

• Burden of Proof Mission: UC SysDef assigns complementary objectives to gather evidence of pirate activities; deliver discovered documents and data slates to Lieutenant Jillian Toft
• Contraband Trading: The Key features dedicated Trade Authority vendors enabling safe sale of contraband and stolen merchandise without security scans
• Companion Dynamics: Moral companions universally disapprove of criminal actions; consider recruiting amoral crew members for pirate missions
• Strategic Timing: Delay joining until mid-game to maintain combat opportunities with hostile pirate vessels for experience and loot
• Faction Relations: Crimson Fleet ships appear as friendlies post-initiation, though attacking them for certain missions doesn’t necessarily trigger permanent hostility
• Credit Optimization: Complete side missions before Cydonia to ensure sufficient funds for bribery and debt payments
• Skill Preparation: Develop Persuasion, Security, and Theft abilities before undertaking undercover operations

That covers everything essential about infiltrating Starfield’s Crimson Fleet. Remember that multiple other major factions exist, including the United Colonies, Freestar Collective, and Ryujin Industries competing for your allegiance. Explore our comprehensive Complete Guide for comprehensive gameplay strategies.

Starfield offers virtually limitless exploration across countless planetary systems. For additional tactical guidance and advanced techniques, visit our Weapons Unlock and Class Guide resources.

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